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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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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (201913046)

19 Dec 2022 Case 201913046 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s antisocial behaviour (ASB) case. Response to reports that the fence had been removed.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202112771)

16 Dec 2022 Case 202112771 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents’ reports of: asbestos in the property. the air quality and lack of sufficient ventilation. priority for transfer based on overcrowding and an undersized bedroom.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202207288)

8 Dec 2022 Case 202207288 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Response to reports of leaks from the property above. Complaint handling.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202208649)

6 Dec 2022 Case 202208649 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: decision to recharge the resident for the front door lock replacement. Record keeping in relation to repairs to the front door . handling of the associated complaint.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202115157)

29 Nov 2022 Case 202115157 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise nuisance. The resident’s request for a management transfer.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202115830)

10 Nov 2022 Case 202115830 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a gas safety inspection at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the Emergency Control Valve (ECV) on the resident’s gas meter. The landlord’s communication and the level of support provided to the resident by the landlord’s staff. The landlord’s …

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Haringey London Borough Council (202119223)

21 Oct 2022 Case 202119223 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of repair issues with her rear gate and her request to replace the dividing link fence with a wooden fence; complaints handling.

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London Borough of Ealing (202103780)

30 Sep 2022 Case 202103780 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint was about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of remedial works following a leak to the boiler. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a faulty boiler. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of overflowing guttering. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage …

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202121850)

14 Sep 2022 Case 202121850 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the landlord’s handling of:

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202200574)

12 Sep 2022 Case 202200574 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about:

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London Borough of Hackney (201715166)

5 Sep 2022 Case 201715166 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs and his complaint.

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Eastbourne Borough Council (202112042)

1 Sep 2022 Case 202112042 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the guttering at the resident’s property and its response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the installation of a kitchen extractor fan. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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London Borough of Brent (202112043)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202112043 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The action taken by the landlord in response to reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), including the proposed installation of a gate and CCTV. The landlord’s handling of reports of noise, smoke, and odours from neighbouring commercial premises. The landlord’s handling and enforcement of waste management on …

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Slough Borough Council (202111823)

4 Aug 2022 Case 202111823 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the state of repair and security of communal doors, the resident’s reports of fly tipping and to the resident’s concerns regarding communal cleaning. The resident’s request for information regarding service charges. The resident’s concern about asbestos .

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Slough Borough Council (202103054)

29 Jun 2022 Case 202103054 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: A rat infestation at the resident’s property and her request for compensation. The replacement of loft insulation affected by rat droppings and urine. The replacement of a drain due to age. Repairs to holes in the roof. Repairs to paving leading from …

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202118683)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202118683 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s shower. Complaint handling.

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Luton Borough Council (202122872)

23 Jun 2022 Case 202122872 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to a leak into the communal toilet that was believed to have come from the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202122067)

21 Jun 2022 Case 202122067 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to remain in his grandmother’s property following the termination of the tenancy. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiry about purchasing the property via the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Castle Point Borough Council (202017467)

14 Jun 2022 Case 202017467 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: repainting her bin cupboard storage door; its programme of planned works, including repainting her property; its call handler’s behaviour.

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Slough Borough Council (202007210)

10 Jun 2022 Case 202007210 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of Reports of damage, noise and repairs following the neighbour’s loft extension work. Allegations of anti-social behaviour (ASB) made about the resident. Staff related complaints including an incident when the resident was asked to remove her T-shirt in a public reception.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202118314)

6 Jun 2022 Case 202118314 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the length of time he was without heating and hot water at the start of his tenancy and the level of compensation offered. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint and its record keeping.

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London Borough of Hackney (202120353)

31 May 2022 Case 202120353 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs remaining after its contractor’s works at her property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202109196)

30 May 2022 Case 202109196 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reimbursement of costs related to his garden, travel, rent and council tax. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Gravesham Borough Council (202117844)

27 May 2022 Case 202117844 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of allegations of antisocial behaviour (ASB) made against the resident. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Ashford Borough Council (202013423)

26 May 2022 Case 202013423 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Handling of the residents’ reports of antisocial behaviour from their neighbour. Handling of the residents’ request for a management move. Related complaint handling.

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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (202115415)

24 May 2022 Case 202115415 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the communal parts of the block. Reports of repairs to the property. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for an allocated parking space.

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Melton Borough Council (202000883)

20 May 2022 Case 202000883 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: an increase in the resident’s service charges; the related complaint.

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Runnymede Borough Council (202116044)

14 May 2022 Case 202116044 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled: Repairs to the property’s wetroom. The resident’s reports of damage to fencing. The resident’s request to transfer to another property.

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Ipswich Borough Council (202108079)

6 May 2022 Case 202108079 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). handling of the complaint.

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London Borough of Croydon (202010302)

22 Apr 2022 Case 202010302 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's response to: Outstanding repairs. Time taken to be decanted. Overcrowding in the property. The impact on the resident’s health and wellbeing. Damaged belongings.

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London Borough of Croydon (202017495)

22 Apr 2022 Case 202017495 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 outstanding bathroom repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be moved following an assault experienced. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for it to consider her …

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202100841)

21 Apr 2022 Case 202100841 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is that the landlord has not taken appropriate steps in response to her complaint of antisocial behaviour (“ASB”) by neighbouring properties and a neighbour’s use of a shed. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Gravesham Borough Council (202113158)

12 Apr 2022 Case 202113158 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202112349)

29 Mar 2022 Case 202112349 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to a leak that occurred during works to the resident’s kitchen. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to her belongings. The landlord’s response to the original works to the kitchen. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202102461)

23 Mar 2022 Case 202102461 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s report of repairs needed to communal gutters; the resident’s report that a communal patio area needed to be cleaned; the resident’s report of a faulty communal front entrance door intercom; the resident’s concern about the condition of communal areas within …

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202105403)

22 Mar 2022 Case 202105403 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of paying for services not provided by the landlord. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (202011526)

22 Feb 2022 Case 202011526 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water and vegetation ingress at the property’s garage following a refurbishment project; The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about being charged for services that were not received during the project.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202012978)

8 Feb 2022 Case 202012978 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The resident’s assertion that he sustained physical injuries as a result of the removal of facilities. The landlord's handling of the resident's repairs. The conduct of the landlord's operatives.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202007782)

31 Jan 2022 Case 202007782 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: The landlord's handling of the resident’s requests to resolve a leak from a neighbouring property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s compensation request.

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Decisions by year and outcome · full collection with a recorded date
Decision yearMaladministrationNo maladministrationOther
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.

Landlords with most 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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