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 handling of the resident’s reports of no heating or hot water in February 2021. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that his radiators were not working in April 2021. The impact the period of having no heating or hot water had on the …
The resident complains about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the installation of a thinner smaller windowpane (glass). The information provided by the contractors to the resident about the type of windows which were to be installed. The length of time the repairs have been outstanding. The landlord’s …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs to the front door, damp and mould and slabs. The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould from 2014 -2019.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the rear bathroom extension. The associated handling of the complaint.
REPORT COMPLAINT 202101220 Southern Housing Group Limited 13 December 2021 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 […]
The complaint is about: T he landlord‘s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation in relation to a leak in his bathroom in January 2018.
The complaint is about – The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair works regarding damp and mould to the resident’s property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to her property windows. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to a neighbouring balcony. The …
The resident complained about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to her roof. repairs to address damp and mould. repairs to address cracking. her associated complaint.
The resident, via his representative, complains about the landlord’s handling of: Matters relating to an asbestos incident in January 2018. A formal complaint made by the representative in June 2018. The Delegated Authority (DA) process. An offer of compensation in 2018 Compensation paid in 2020. Requests for information. The handling …
The complaint is about: the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of debris in the garden. the landlord's handling of the staff conduct complaint and report of contractors not observing social distancing guidance whilst carrying out work within the property. the level of compensation offered by the landlord for a …
The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled repairs to the resident’s property following his reports of damp and mould. How the landlord handled the resident’s request to be rehoused. The handling of the formal complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.
The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of an electrical fault. complaint about the conduct of an employee. claim for compensation. request for gas heating. The associated handling of the complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour, caused by her neighbour installing a movement activated doorbell. The associated complaint.
REPORT COMPLAINT 202100601 Clarion Housing Association Limited 7 December 2021 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 […]
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: The quality of communal cleaning at the property. An incident involving a member of the cleaning staff.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that a service charge should not be payable in respect of the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the administration of her service charge, including that services she paid for were not being provided.
The complaint is about: how the landlord responded to the resident’s concerns about a decant. the landlord’s response to a request for a copy of its policies and procedures.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of unpleasant smells at the property. Complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s staircasing application. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding service charges levied against the property. Response to the resident’s concerns that it failed to provide her with a copy of the building insurance policy in place for the property. Response to …
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns regarding the temperature within the property. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding the property’s windows. Response to the resident’s concerns of a sewage smell and mould within the property. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding fire safety. Response to …
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs and major works to the resident’s windows. Communication with the resident about the replacement windows. Decision not to provide the resident with secondary glazing. Handling of the complaint.
REPORT COMPLAINT 202016709 Clarion Housing Association Limited 6 December 2021 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 […]
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s allegations of non-compliance with policies set out by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), as well as guidance from HouseMark. The process by which the landlord calculated its service charge …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response in respect of: The resident’s reports about delays in completing repairs in the property (including the kitchen floor repairs). The resident’s request to be moved to a suitable property in a suitable location through the local authority through the landlord The landlord’s complaint …
The resident complains about: The time taken for the landlord to complete a repair to the kitchen door. How the landlord handled his complaint about the kitchen door repair. The time taken for the landlord to complete plastering work to the bathroom. How the landlord handled his complaint about the …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A leak from a neighbouring property and compensation for damaged goods and decorations. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) including noise and nuisance. Fly tipping at the property. The landlord’s complaint’s handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a rat infestation. The landlord’s delays in its complaint handling.
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The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of a repair following a reported leak. Response to the resident’s request for replacement flooring damaged by the leak. This Service has also considered how the landlord managed the resident’s complaint through its complaint procedures.
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The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about defects in her property. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the removal of the communal fire alarm at the property. Response to the resident’s reports of repairs required at the property following the installation of the communal fire alarm. Decision to include charges for the maintenance of the …
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour consisting of neighbours leaving rubbish and personal items in communal areas. The landlord’s complaint handling.
This complaint is about how the landlord handled: The resident’s report of fly-tipping outside her property following a mutual exchange. A report that the resident had disposed of rubbish in bins allocated to other properties. This complaint is also about the landlord’s complaint handling.
REPORT COMPLAINT 202108509 Longhurst Group Limited 18 November 2021 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 […]
The complaint concerns the landlord’s: handling of the resident's anti-social behaviour reports concerning a neighbour. handling of the resident’s request for a management move. handling of repairs and maintenance issues. response to her complaint about staff conduct.
The complaint is regarding: The tone of the landlord’s communication. How the landlord sought to arrange an electrical test at the resident’s property. The landlord allegedly victimising the resident.
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a lack of hot water in his property and the compensation offered. The resident’s concern regarding the landlord’s comments about his behaviour and issues accessing the property to carry out repairs. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of toilet repairs at the property. The landlord’s communication regarding rent payments. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a repairs visit to his property on 24 November 2020. Delays in the landlord’s complaint responses.
This complaint is about: The level and reasonableness of the resident’s service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding: Roof repairs. External painting of the block. The standard of the grounds maintenance service. Car parking.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: The quality of cleaning to the windows at the property. The contractor's conduct and use of PPE. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about the administration of his service charge/rent account. The level and reasonableness of the resident’s service charges.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Response to the concerns raised by the resident about subletting. Decision to issue the resident with an acceptable behaviour contract. Response to the resident’s concerns about the number of visitors to the upstairs flat. Response …
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The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damage to the property’s front door. Delay in setting up the resident’s rent and service charge account. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision that the resident should be permanently decanted. Handling of the decant. Complaint handling.
| 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 |