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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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202202401)

10 May 2023 Case 202202401 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repair work to the resident’s heating system; and Communication and handling of the complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202205510)

10 May 2023 Case 202205510 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about communal cleaning. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about anti-social behaviour from a neighbour. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a new Housing Officer. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202128413)

10 May 2023 Case 202128413 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of poor communication. Request to move property. Reports of poor staff conduct and alleged discrimination.

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Medway Council (202211253)

10 May 2023 Case 202211253 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of recharges for the property. Its response to the resident’s request for copies of documents relating to the property.

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Mid Suffolk District Council (202127679)

10 May 2023 Case 202127679 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of multiple repairs to her property; associated complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202218804)

10 May 2023 Case 202218804 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s communication regarding the completion of outstanding remedial work following its replacement of the resident’s bathroom. The landlord’s handling of repairs to an extractor fan.

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London Borough of Hackney (202215518)

9 May 2023 Case 202215518 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s bath mixer tap. The associated complaint.

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Audley Group Ltd (202124632)

5 May 2023 Case 202124632 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s representations about changes of ownership/changes in its company structure prior to purchase. The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of defects to his property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Great Places Housing Association (202123116)

5 May 2023 Case 202123116 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a leak affecting the property. The landlord’s handling of works to make good damage caused by the leak. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London Borough of Newham (202212688)

5 May 2023 Case 202212688 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about whether the rear garden is a communal space and who is responsible for its maintenance. The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about the horticulture payment. The level of customer service provided. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Peabody Trust (202108030)

5 May 2023 Case 202108030 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about multiple disrepair issues at his property; the amount of compensation offered by the landlord for the loss of cooking facilities; complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202121454)

4 May 2023 Case 202121454 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about disrepair issues with: the windows in his property; the communal area. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202127442)

4 May 2023 Case 202127442 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the materials to be used to carry out remedial works. Response to the resident’s request that it buy back his 30% share in the property.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202205980)

4 May 2023 Case 202205980 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for a refund of the communal service charge for cleaning services not provided. The landlord’s communication and complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202113563)

3 May 2023 Case 202113563 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the repair of a storage heater. the associated complaint handling and offer of compensation.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202201126)

3 May 2023 Case 202201126 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202201126 London & Quadrant Housing Trust 03 May 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. […]

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One Housing Group (202219246)

3 May 2023 Case 202219246 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of leaks at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202126427)

3 May 2023 Case 202126427 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s compliance with a court judgement from 2015. the landlord’s handling of a boiler repair and replacement. the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202119074)

2 May 2023 Case 202119074 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of a rodent infestation. The resident’s application for re-housing due to medical grounds. Complaint handling.

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Plus Dane Housing Group Limited (202123475)

2 May 2023 Case 202123475 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it: Renew her kitchen. Install an additional toilet at the property. Complete plasterwork on the ceiling above her stairs.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202214428)

2 May 2023 Case 202214428 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the resident’s request for the landlord to: Replace the sub-flooring of the main bedroom, second bedroom, living room and hallway. Provide temporary accommodation and storage whilst it carries out the subfloor replacement works, and; The associated formal complaint into these issues.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202113874)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202113874 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to repair needs following water ingress. the landlord’s complaint handling and the level of compensation offered. the resident’s report of poor customer service.

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Aster Group Limited (202114318)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202114318 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The condition of the resident’s property when she moved in. The resident’s request for compensation from the landlord for her son’s damaged bike and garden turf.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202220946)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202220946 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202203346)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202203346 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiries about: invoicing; grounds maintenance and outstanding repairs. The report will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202128131)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202128131 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for compensation following his reports of leaks. Complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202208175)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202208175 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to resolve a water leak in the communal area. The condition of the carpet in the communal hallway following the water leak. The associated complaint and record keeping.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202107310)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202107310 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for an EWS1 form. The landlord’s communication regarding the cladding. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Onward Homes Limited (202204981)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202204981 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from neighbours. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202115633)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202115633 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident complains about the landlords handling of: Repairs to the communal door. The cleaning of the communal areas of the building. Non resident’s use of car parking at the property. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Islington Council (202119071)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202119071 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak following the installation of a new boiler; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a temporary decant whilst remedial repairs were carried out following the leak; The landlord’s complaint handling; The insurance provider’s response to …

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Lambeth Council (202120072)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202120072 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about how the landlord handled his reports of leaks affecting the property, including the time taken to complete repairs and the landlord’s communication.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202111468)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202111468 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The level of service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s service charge queries. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Raven Housing Trust Limited (202200090)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202200090 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord's administration of the service charge account. The level and reasonableness of service charges. The landlord's response to parking space issues.

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Six Town Housing Limited (202107717)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202107717 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s approach and subsequent decision to remove the resident’s CCTV. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s handling of the above complaints.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202120411)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202120411 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The replacement of fire safety doors. The resident’s reports about the conduct of workmen. The resident’s formal complaint.

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Camden Council (202117200)

26 Apr 2023 Case 202117200 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The resident’s concerns about the level of service charges. The landlord’s response to concerns about the standard of communal cleaning. The landlord’s handling of enquiries for information on service charges.

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Spitalfields Housing Association Limited (202016687)

26 Apr 2023 Case 202016687 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Repairs team’s responses to the resident’s calls and emails. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202110131)

25 Apr 2023 Case 202110131 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s report of antisocial behaviour (ASB). handling of adaptations at the property for the resident’s mobility scooter. response to the resident’s reports of the smell of smoke in the communal areas of the property.

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Derby Homes Limited (202114093)

25 Apr 2023 Case 202114093 Partial Maladministration Financial

REPORT COMPLAINT 202114093 Derby Homes Limited 25 April 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. […]

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Golding Homes Limited (202208880)

25 Apr 2023 Case 202208880 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint concerns the landlord’s response: To the resident’s reports of a leak and mould in the kitchen. To the resident’s reports of the conduct of one of the landlord’s operatives. To the resident’s reporting of issues with the street lamp situated outside the property. This report has also considered …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202013904)

25 Apr 2023 Case 202013904 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s enquiries about the reasonableness of service charges. The resident’s request to be refunded for service charges. The resident’s enquiries about service charges. Complaint handling.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202126104)

24 Apr 2023 Case 202126104 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his neighbour’s shed. This Service has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202116755)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202116755 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of defects in her new build property. Concerns about the parking arrangements, missing bins, lack of communal gardening, and cleaning services. Request for a boundary to her block of flats. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202114537)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202114537 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak from a vent in the bedroom; Handling of a leak from above into the bedroom and hall; Response to the resident’s request for compensation for water damaged items; Complaints handling.

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Peabody Trust (202123937)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202123937 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s request for information on service charges. Complaint handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202207924)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202207924 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The tenancy sign-up procedure and the alleged rent discrepancy in the tenancy agreement. The associated complaint.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202209244)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202209244 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord in relation to the resident’s reports about: Property condition issues he reported upon moving into his new build property. Roof repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202123452)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202123452 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of repairs to the shower. This report also considers: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak to the bedroom from the shower. The landlord’s complaints handling. The landlord’s record keeping. The landlord’s offer of compensation.

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Islington Council (202109673)

18 Apr 2023 Case 202109673 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of an ongoing leak issue including the standard of workmanship and the service provided. The resident has also complained that the landlord did not inform him of the leak prior to the sale of the property, therefore that he has paid a …

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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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