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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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Haringey London Borough Council (202441103)

23 Dec 2025 Case 202441103 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202441103 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a two-bedroom flat with their two […]

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Uttlesford District Council (202422617)

19 Dec 2025 Case 202422617 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202422617 Decision type Investigation Landlord Uttlesford District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 December 2025 Background The resident has been a tenant at the […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202335792)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202335792 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202335792 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 December 2025 Background The resident has been reporting antisocial […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202435085)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202435085 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202435085 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident moved to the […]

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Southwark Council (202435193)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202435193 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202435193 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a first floor flat within […]

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Newark and Sherwood District Council (202511147)

17 Dec 2025 Case 202511147 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202511147 Decision type Investigation Landlord Newark and Sherwood District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a house […]

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Southend on Sea City Council (202414266)

17 Dec 2025 Case 202414266 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202414266 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southend on Sea City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident had a secure […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202336929)

16 Dec 2025 Case 202336929 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202336929 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 16 December 2025 Background The leaseholder rents out the property […]

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Arun District Council (202510430)

15 Dec 2025 Case 202510430 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202510430 Decision type Investigation Landlord Arun District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 11 December 2025 Background The landlord agreed to move the resident […]

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Thurrock Council (202342322)

15 Dec 2025 Case 202342322 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202342322 Decision type Investigation Landlord Thurrock Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 15 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom house with her daughter. The resident […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202334825)

12 Dec 2025 Case 202334825 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202334825 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 12 December 2025 Background The resident lived in a 3-bedroom, ground […]

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Leeds City Council (202501016)

12 Dec 2025 Case 202501016 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202501016 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 April 2026 Background The resident has been reporting damp and […]

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202504255)

11 Dec 2025 Case 202504255 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202504255 Decision type Investigation Landlord Kingston upon Hull City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 31 March 2026 Background The resident lives in […]

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Leicester City Council (202429181)

11 Dec 2025 Case 202429181 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202429181 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leicester City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 11 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 1-bedroom flat on the thirteenth floor […]

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Birmingham City Council (202509190)

9 Dec 2025 Case 202509190 Partial Maladministration Enquiry stage

Decision Case ID 202509190 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 9 December 2025 Background The resident wanted a new smart meter installed […]

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Central Bedfordshire Council (202431480)

9 Dec 2025 Case 202431480 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202431480 Decision type Investigation Landlord Central Bedfordshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 9 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a ground floor flat. […]

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City of Lincoln Council (202514255)

9 Dec 2025 Case 202514255 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

Decision Case ID 202514255 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Lincoln Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 9 December 2025 Background The resident is a tenant in a house with adaptations. Her […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202341248)

8 Dec 2025 Case 202341248 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202341248 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 8 December 2025 Background The property is a flat. It receives heating and hot […]

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Newcastle City Council (202302767)

8 Dec 2025 Case 202302767 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202302767 Decision type Investigation Landlord Newcastle City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 08 December 2025 Background The resident moved into the flat in January 2023. […]

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Southend on Sea City Council (202506439)

4 Dec 2025 Case 202506439 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202506439 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southend on Sea City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 4 December 2025 Background The property is a 4-bedroom house […]

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Southwark Council (202416814)

2 Dec 2025 Case 202416814 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202416814 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 2 December 2025 Background The resident complained to the landlord about the length […]

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202506435)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202506435 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202506435 Decision type Investigation Landlord Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident reported a damp smell coming […]

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202509792)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202509792 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202509792 Decision type Investigation Landlord Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident has lived at a 1-bedroom semi-detached bungalow since 2019. […]

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Birmingham City Council (202324164)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202324164 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202324164 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident says he has experienced repeat […]

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Bristol City Council (202222940)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202222940 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202222940 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bristol City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident contacted us as he had not […]

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202504764)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202504764 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202504764 Decision type Investigation Landlord Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom mid-terrace property with her daughter. […]

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202508806)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202508806 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202508806 Decision type Investigation Landlord Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident has been a tenant […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202504809)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202504809 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202504809 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a […]

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202453379)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202453379 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202453379 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a 1-bed […]

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Southwark Council (202501001)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202501001 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202501001 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident is a leaseholder of the property. The property […]

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Swindon Borough Council (202432723)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202432723 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202432723 Decision type Investigation Landlord Swindon Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The property is a 3-bedroom house. The landlord […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202442873)

27 Nov 2025 Case 202442873 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202442873 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 27 November 2025 Background The resident lives with her […]

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Leeds City Council (202330754)

27 Nov 2025 Case 202330754 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202330754 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 November 2025 Background The resident was unhappy that the landlord had […]

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Oxford City Council (202505886)

27 Nov 2025 Case 202505886 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202505886 Decision type Investigation Landlord Oxford City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom ground floor flat with two children […]

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Southend on Sea City Council (202411019)

27 Nov 2025 Case 202411019 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202411019 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southend on Sea City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 November 2025 Background The resident and his family live […]

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Tendring District Council (202317086)

27 Nov 2025 Case 202317086 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202317086 Decision type Investigation Landlord Tendring District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a second-floor flat […]

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Birmingham City Council (202334810)

25 Nov 2025 Case 202334810 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202334810 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 25 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a flat within […]

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Canterbury City Council (202507819)

25 Nov 2025 Case 202507819 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The landlord had not met its stage 1 complaint response in time, did not set out an extension to respond, and had not set out learnings or compensation for the delay.

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202506976)

24 Nov 2025 Case 202506976 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202506976 Decision type Investigation Landlord North West Leicestershire District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure tenant Date 24 November 2025 Background The resident has reported damp and […]

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Basildon Borough Council (202407113)

20 Nov 2025 Case 202407113 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202407113 Decision type Investigation Landlord Basildon Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a ground floor flat. […]

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202441883)

20 Nov 2025 Case 202441883 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202441883 Decision type Investigation Landlord Brighton and Hove City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 November 2025 Background At the time of the events […]

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Leeds City Council (202441659)

20 Nov 2025 Case 202441659 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202441659 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom house with her son. What the […]

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Slough Borough Council (202442937)

18 Nov 2025 Case 202442937 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202442937 Decision type Investigation Landlord Slough Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a house. The ground […]

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South Tyneside Council (202347851)

18 Nov 2025 Case 202347851 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202347851 Decision type Investigation Landlord South Tyneside Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a bungalow under an […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202414070)

14 Nov 2025 Case 202414070 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202414070 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 14 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a […]

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202407347)

13 Nov 2025 Case 202407347 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202407347 Decision type Investigation Landlord Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 November 2025 Background The resident has lived in the property, […]

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Birmingham City Council (202310197)

13 Nov 2025 Case 202310197 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202310197 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a flat. […]

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City of Wolverhampton Council (202406880)

13 Nov 2025 Case 202406880 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202406880 Decision type Investigation Landlord Wolverhampton City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 November 2025 Background The property is a 1-bedroom flat in […]

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Derby City Council (202402676)

13 Nov 2025 Case 202402676 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202402676 Decision type Investigation Landlord Derby City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a first floor […]

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Epping Forest District Council (202447757)

13 Nov 2025 Case 202447757 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202447757 Decision type Investigation Landlord Epping Forest District Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 November 2025 Background The property is a 1 bedroom ground floor flat in a […]

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Decisions by year

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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

Decision counts
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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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) Hyde Housing Association Limited (346) Southern Housing (337) The Guinness Partnership Limited (329) Notting Hill Genesis (305) Southwark Council (301) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (269)