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.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: Communication regarding major works carried out to the block. The standard of works carried out to the roof, windows and paintworks within the major works programme. The decision to remove the rear balconies from the building and impact …
The complaint is about the landlord’s responses to the resident’s: Concerns about the repairs and maintenance of the block. Concern that her email communication to the landlord was blocked. Queries concerning the service charges. The investigation also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.
The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould in the property. the landlord’s response to a request for temporary rehousing during works. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling including the landlord’s response to a request for compensation.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident's concerns about the behaviour of a member of staff; The resident's concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB); Incidents that had affected the resident’s representative; Concerns on behalf of other residents: Concerns about an adult safeguarding investigation carried out by the local …
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 …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s challenge to the level of her service charge in previous years. The resident’s request for information about her service charges. The resident’s concerns about an increase to her service charge and her request to withhold the increase pending the outcome …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Reports of damage caused by rats. Complaints. The investigation has also considered the landlord’s information management in respect of this complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s reports of water ingress from the balcony and within the property. the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), particularly noise transference. the resident’s complaint and request for compensation due to stress, inconvenience, and service failure. This investigation and report also …
The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about noise nuisance, anti-social and threatening behaviour from their neighbour. this investigation has also considered the landlord’s record keeping in this complaint.
This complaint is about: The condition of the property and the standard of checks undertaken by the landlord at the time of the resident’s mutual exchange. The landlord’s response to the resident’s repair requests, including the electrics, window restrictors, a leak in the kitchen, and a broken back door lock. …
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for a renewal of her kitchen. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to replace the warm air unit (WAU) in the resident’s property; The landlord’s handling of the installation of a new central heating system; The landlord’s handling of asbestos found in the property; Injury to the resident’s health caused by the installation of unsuitable …
The complaint is about: Liability for damages and loss caused during a fire at the resident’s home; Liability for damages and loss caused by a contractor following the fire; The landlord’s investigations and actions following the fire; The landlord’s management of a temporary decant for the resident; The landlord’s communication …
This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of drainage problems. The landlord’s investigation of recurring heating faults. The landlord’s complaint handling and timeliness in providing relevant compensation.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: his application to purchase a property through the right to buy scheme; disrepair at his property, including a pest infestation, damage to the walls, and damp and mould; the landlord’s handling of his decant into temporary accommodation; his …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Concerns regarding the upkeep of the estate. Concerns about parking. Report of water pooling in the carpark. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the investigation.
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the suitability of his property. Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Handling of the resident’s mutual exchange application. Response to the resident’s repair reports, including with regard to the heating and damp and mould. This …
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports that her neighbour had removed her washing line from a communal area. Response to the resident’s reports of alleged anti-social behaviour by her neighbour. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
| Decision year | Maladministration | No maladministration | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 60 | 42 | 35 |
| 2021 | 875 | 557 | 544 |
| 2022 | 1,092 | 468 | 400 |
| 2023 | 2,222 | 384 | 269 |
| 2024 | 3,021 | 247 | 272 |
| 2025 | 4,469 | 512 | 708 |
| 2026 | 1,513 | 197 | 215 |