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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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Stroud District Council (202115464)

22 Dec 2022 Case 202115464 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the resident’s reports of the landlord’s handling of: Replacement of the shed roof. The resident’s roof and chimney repair. The resident’s concerns regarding the conduct of an operative.

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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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Newham Council (202204227)

9 Dec 2022 Case 202204227 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the repair of a leak and remedial works required, including costs incurred by the resident.

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Southwark Council (202111918)

8 Dec 2022 Case 202111918 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the service provided by his Homeownership Officer (HO). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries about his service charge. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the handling of his personal information. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Newham Council (202205449)

1 Dec 2022 Case 202205449 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The level of compensation offered by the landlord in recognition of delays in repairing leaks to his property in 2018. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202103324)

30 Nov 2022 Case 202103324 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: The smoke alarms and gas safety checks at his property. An electrical inspection at his property. Debris falling from the flue flashing/ceiling on to his boiler.

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Leicester City Council (202001361)

30 Nov 2022 Case 202001361 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Southwark Council (202113463)

28 Nov 2022 Case 202113463 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about: The resident’s request to be rehoused; The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould at the property; The landlord’s complaint handling; The landlord’s record keeping.

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Barking and Dagenham Council (202009340)

25 Nov 2022 Case 202009340 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complains about: The suitability of the property offered by the landlord in February 2020. The landlord’s handling of her subsequent concerns about the size of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202115626)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202115626 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202115626 Lambeth Council 24 November 2022 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. This is set […]

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South Tyneside Council (202118424)

23 Nov 2022 Case 202118424 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request that a former outhouse at the property be rebuilt, given her concerns regarding the amount of space in her kitchen. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202004648)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202004648 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports about repairs to her railing and gate; request for a building completion certificate; concerns about the behaviour of the landlord’s surveyor. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Camden Council (202114649)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202114649 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report of a leak and damage to his ceiling. Handling of the resident’s concerns about a member of its staff’s behaviour towards him. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202204107)

17 Nov 2022 Case 202204107 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a loss of heating and hot water, and related missed appointments. complaints handling and record-keeping.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202113955)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202113955 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise disturbance. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about soundproofing. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a garden screen.

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North Northamptonshire Council (202201798)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202201798 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to remove a tree in her front garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southampton City Council (202000348)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202000348 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Reports of antisocial behaviour by the resident’s neighbours. The resident’s request to be re-housed.

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Bristol City Council (202111004)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202111004 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s correspondence sent on 17 May 2021. The associated formal complaint.

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Havering Council (202116597)

2 Nov 2022 Case 202116597 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour and noise nuisance by their neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management transfer. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Southwark Council (202202296)

2 Nov 2022 Case 202202296 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202202296 Southwark Council 1 November 2022 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. This […]

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Wandsworth Council (202114577)

28 Oct 2022 Case 202114577 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and noise disturbance. The landlord’s handling of counter allegations made against the resident. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be transferred.

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Southampton City Council (202100164)

27 Oct 2022 Case 202100164 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Handling of the resident’s request to be moved to a new property. Complaints handling.

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East Devon District Council (202012631)

21 Oct 2022 Case 202012631 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) perpetrated by a neighbour, specifically, noise nuisance. The resident’s reports of an extensively overgrown garden. The resident’s reports of an issue with a drain at the property. The resident’s complaint.

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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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Islington Council (202005765)

18 Oct 2022 Case 202005765 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise disturbance. The priority awarded to the resident’s housing register application. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be transferred.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202118208)

11 Oct 2022 Case 202118208 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns about missed appointments and poor contractor behaviour; response to the resident’s request for a new radiator; complaints handling.

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Wiltshire Council (202108732)

7 Oct 2022 Case 202108732 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about The level of service charge demanded by the landlord following a roof repair. The landlord’s response to the leaseholder’s report of a broken roof tile.

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Southwark Council (202125200)

30 Sep 2022 Case 202125200 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of repairs to the electrics and its impact on the resident’s ability to work; complaints handling.

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Lambeth Council (201907909)

28 Sep 2022 Case 201907909 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp in the resident’s property and the length of time taken to complete repairs. The resident’s enquiries about a service charge bill.

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Lambeth Council (202005612)

26 Sep 2022 Case 202005612 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202005612 Lambeth Council 2 February 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. This is […]

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Barking and Dagenham Council (202112565)

16 Sep 2022 Case 202112565 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s application for a landlord licence; Response to the resident’s concerns about its administration of a major works notification and service charges; complaint handling.

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Adur District Council (202109633)

14 Sep 2022 Case 202109633 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report of the neighbour’s cat fouling and items left in the communal stairwell. The resident’s report of Anti-Social Behaviour by the neighbour’s grandson. The associated complaint.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202128382)

13 Sep 2022 Case 202128382 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns that the property was incorrectly advertised as having access to a driveway; reimbursement and communication of its goodwill offer relating to application fees.

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Waltham Forest Council (202127241)

12 Sep 2022 Case 202127241 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damage to his flooring. The associated complaint.

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Blackpool Council (202124721)

9 Sep 2022 Case 202124721 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords response to the resident’s: concerns about a risk marker placed on his tenancy file; reports of repair works to his boiler and plastering of his kitchen wall.

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Southwark Council (202102649)

2 Sep 2022 Case 202102649 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s housing application. A pest infestation in the resident’s property. The resident’s reports of unacceptable staff conduct demonstrated by the Housing Officer.

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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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Haringey Council (202100487)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202100487 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The resident’s request for a sound-proofing assessment. The resident’s request for rehousing.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202113456)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202113456 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of water ingress. The resident’s reports concerning the lift shaft, broken Perspex, trees outside the property and damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202108805)

26 Aug 2022 Case 202108805 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint was about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the removal of the neighbour’s garden wall. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (201905616)

25 Aug 2022 Case 201905616 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: repairs to the front door report of the conduct of the operatives repairing the front entrance door report of the conduct of its staff resident’s reports of anti- social behaviour and hygiene issues from Flat A.

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Richmondshire District Council (202104410)

22 Aug 2022 Case 202104410 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about: Whether the resident was given the opportunity to postpone the works to her bathroom in January 2021. A discrepancy between the Risk Assessment and Method Statement for those works. Rubbish being left in the resident’s property once the works had been completed and the associated clearance …

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Cannock Chase District Council (202106467)

19 Aug 2022 Case 202106467 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to reports of ASB and counter allegations. The landlord’s handling of his concerns about staff conduct.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202113087)

18 Aug 2022 Case 202113087 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of rubble in her rear garden; concerns about the landlord’s operatives attending unannounced; reports of a rodent infestation; request to for a property transfer. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Canterbury City Council (202011397)

11 Aug 2022 Case 202011397 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to her belongings. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of rubbish removal.

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Lambeth Council (202002809)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202002809 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and repairs required to fencing and windows at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the condition of a vacant, neighbouring property. The landlord’s decision to replace a communal lock at the property, including …

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Kingston upon Thames Council (202116746)

4 Aug 2022 Case 202116746 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202116746 Kingston upon Thames Council 4 August 2022 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. This […]

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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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Islington Council (202200850)

1 Aug 2022 Case 202200850 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a replacement front door and frame. A welfare check. Information held on file The landlord’s 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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