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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

18,103 total decisions 13,253 maladministration found 2,407 no maladministration 167 severe cases

Formal casework decisions from the Housing Ombudsman Service on complaints against social landlords in England. Decisions include maladministration findings, reasonable redress, and cases outside jurisdiction.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202017245)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202017245 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the property. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202121460)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202121460 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident complained about: How the landlord handled the report of a leak into the property. How the landlord responded to the report of a bed bug infestation. How the landlord handled the lack of communal cleaning. How the landlord responded to the transfer request. The related complaint.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202215369)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202215369 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling and response to the resident’s reports of a leak and damage, including to their ceiling and carpet. The landlord’s handling of the complaint The level of compensation offered by the landlord towards the resident’s carpets.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202222638)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202222638 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a leak at the property. The landlord's handling of multiple repairs reported by the resident.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202106418)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202106418 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water ingress, damp and outstanding repairs at the property; A rat infestation in and around the property; Anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202108054)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202108054 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a contractor using the drive at her former property. the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about two missed appointments at her current property. the landlord’s handling of a repair to the resident’s guttering at her former property.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202217188)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202217188 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of water ingress, damp, and mould at the property The subsequent complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202221633)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202221633 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The response to the resident’s request to be rehoused.

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One Manchester Limited (201910630)

31 Aug 2023 Case 201910630 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to seek a court injunction against the resident in respect of her contact with her neighbours; The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be removed from the Rehousing Review List (RRL) ; The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns that she only …

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202205675)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202205675 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to the resident’s application for staircasing. The landlord’s interpretation of the provisions of the resident’s lease. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the roof. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202123467)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202123467 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning leaks and the consequent damage to their property. The landlord’s communication, complaint handling and its response to the resident’s request for compensation.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202101642)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202101642 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of: leaks, damp and mould; various other repairs; equality concerns; Complaint handling; Record keeping.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202207064)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202207064 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Concern that damp and mould issues had impacted on the health of her household. Reports of silverfish in the property, as a result of damp and mould. Reports of a blocked toilet. …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202204728)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202204728 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a complaint relating to the resident’s previous tenancy; The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of its contractor causing damage to the property during planned works and leaving aspects of the work unfinished; The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of loss …

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Gentoo Group Limited (202122445)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202122445 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The installation of solar panels at the resident’s property in 2016. Issuing a lease for the solar panels resulted in the resident suffering a financial loss. Issuing a lease for the solar panels at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered …

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Havering Council (202200548)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202200548 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for sound insulation, due to noise disturbance. Reports of damp and mould in the property. Request for a new kitchen and bathroom. Concerns about the conduct of its staff. The Ombudsman has also considered …

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Lewisham Council (202118554)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202118554 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of repairs to a leak to the external communal pathway. The resident’s concerns about the landlord’s decision to recharge for the leak repairs.

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Moat Homes Limited (202208721)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202208721 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The level of priority awarded by the local authority for rehousing. The landlord’s response to the resident’s query about an arrears letter. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a wet room. The landlord’s handling of communal repairs. The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries …

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202225263)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202225263 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: reports of an operative gaining access to the resident’s property. concerns that it held a key to the property without her knowledge.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202114993)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202114993 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports that her property was overcrowded; repairs to the resident’s bathroom and kitchen; the resident’s reports of overgrown trees. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202111250)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202111250 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of noise disturbance. Request to be transferred into a suitable property. Related complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202209462)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202209462 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to the property; response to the resident’s reports regarding staff conduct; communication and complaint handling, including the level of compensation offered.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202207660)

29 Aug 2023 Case 202207660 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about the standard of service relative to the service charges. Request for a housing transfer. Associated formal complaint.

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Leicester City Council (202107822)

29 Aug 2023 Case 202107822 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Reports of leaks to his shed. Request to remove squirrel traps from the property. Handling of electrical repairs in the property. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: Complaint Handling. Record Keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202206767)

29 Aug 2023 Case 202206767 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about his neighbour’s video doorbell. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202220628)

29 Aug 2023 Case 202220628 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s responses to: Snags in the property. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. The formal complaint.

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Wandsworth Council (202115911)

29 Aug 2023 Case 202115911 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint was about: The landlord’s consideration of the resident’s housing needs and the suitability of her current accommodation and the decision to remove the resident from the housing list for three years. The condition of the property when it was let to her. The landlord’s handling of noise …

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Birmingham City Council (202121058)

25 Aug 2023 Case 202121058 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. decision to place a risk marker on the resident’s tenancy record. complaint handling.

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Citizen Housing (202126878)

25 Aug 2023 Case 202126878 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The applicant’s housing application pre-May 2021 The applicant’s housing application post-May 2021. Its communications with the applicant. The applicant’s complaint.

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Leeds Jewish Housing Association Limited (202012647)

25 Aug 2023 Case 202012647 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries regarding: communal caretaker costs; alarm monitoring and warden services; payment of a support subsidy; apportionment of service charges for communal facilities; staff costs; water charges; backdated communal electricity charges; changes to warden duties; changes to services and charges; potential …

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Lewes District Council (202123052)

25 Aug 2023 Case 202123052 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of roofing repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint and request for compensation.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202124990)

25 Aug 2023 Case 202124990 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise, harassment and antisocial behaviour by neighbours; The landlord’s handling of reports that the resident was engaging in antisocial behaviour; The conduct of the landlord’s staff; The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Darlington Borough Council (202209963)

24 Aug 2023 Case 202209963 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour and harassment. The landlord’s handling of repairs in readiness for, and after, letting. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202221313)

24 Aug 2023 Case 202221313 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns about: the suitability of a new hand wash basin installed in the property; water damage caused by a slow leak resulting from the hand wash basin installation, and; complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202223881)

24 Aug 2023 Case 202223881 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of poor customer service from its staff. The landlord's handling of a repair to the kitchen and bathroom extractor fans. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202107969)

23 Aug 2023 Case 202107969 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: a request to install a level access shower wet room in the property. the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs at the property. the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the outbuildings. the resident's formal complaints.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202200878)

23 Aug 2023 Case 202200878 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s report of a fire safety incident; handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202211160)

22 Aug 2023 Case 202211160 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti social behaviour. The landlord’s decision to place the resident in a particular band under its allocations policy. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202223877)

22 Aug 2023 Case 202223877 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s decision to recharge the resident to repair the toilet in the property. The conduct of a staff member during the repairs process.

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Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund (202225070)

21 Aug 2023 Case 202225070 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident's concerns about a staff member’s conduct during a fire-safety drill. The landlord's handling of the associated complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202219125)

21 Aug 2023 Case 202219125 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of defective windows and doors, and the resulting cold temperature in his property. The resident’s reports of problems with his kitchen, including: the kitchen being unsuitable for his needs; items in the kitchen having sharp edges, which he said …

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202116245)

21 Aug 2023 Case 202116245 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the property the resident mutually exchanged into. The landlord’s handling of remedial repairs. The landlord’s handling of decanting the resident’s family during works. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202125140)

18 Aug 2023 Case 202125140 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports concerning the condition of the kitchen at the property. The landlord’s response to resident’s request for the kitchen at the property to be replaced. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202201622)

18 Aug 2023 Case 202201622 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a repair to the adjacent building. The related complaint handling. Objections to service charges relating to the repair.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202114809)

18 Aug 2023 Case 202114809 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of fly-tipping and its use of CCTV. The resident’s reports that he had not received a breakdown of service charges. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202200270)

18 Aug 2023 Case 202200270 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the service charge account; and The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202220851)

17 Aug 2023 Case 202220851 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s management move, The associated complaint.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202123627)

17 Aug 2023 Case 202123627 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns regarding cyclical works. complaint handling.

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Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (201614786)

16 Aug 2023 Case 201614786 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the residents reports of repairs required at the property. Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. Response to the resident’s request to be rehoused. Complaint handling.

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2019100
2020604235
2021875557544
20221,092468400
20232,222384269
20243,021247272
20254,469512708
20261,513197215

Maladministration includes partial and severe maladministration. Values are counts of published decisions.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited 919
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 634
Peabody Trust 597
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 410
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 354

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