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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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Acis Group Limited (202226890)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202226890 Partial Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request to cancel their tenancy. The associated complaint.

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West Kent Housing Association (202226103)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202226103 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about the electric debt left on the meter at the start of the tenancy. Concerns about the gas debt left on the meter at the start of the tenancy. Concerns about the gas supply being left on at the …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202227796)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202227796 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s personal information as she believes that it provided her information to a third party without her consent. A tenancy transfer from a joint tenancy into a sole tenancy following a court order. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202320209)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202320209 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s concerns about the property condition at the start of the tenancy, the signup, and her request for the report of its inspection before she moved in. the resident’s concerns about the floors. the resident’s concerns about adapted units. the resident’s …

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Leicester City Council (202340167)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202340167 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns regarding its issuance of a Notice to Quit (NTQ), and termination of their tenancy ; associated complaint.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202312994)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202312994 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s personal information. The utility supplier when the resident’s tenancy started. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202222847)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202222847 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for his father to represent him. Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Requests for a copy of his tenancy agreement. Request for a management transfer to another home. Subject access request (SAR). Associated complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202226029)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202226029 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports about works agreed when she signed up for the tenancy of the property and after the tenancy started. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202410154)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202410154 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs and concerns reported by the resident prior to signing for the tenancy, and shortly after the tenancy began related to: External issues, such as a broken bollard, open manhole, and no access to the rear garden. Internal issues, such as: Issues …

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Southwark Council (202218279)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202218279 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of domestic abuse (DA). The ending of the resident’s tenancy. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202316428)

8 Oct 2024 Case 202316428 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak from the resident’s boiler shortly after her tenancy began. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202230637)

3 Oct 2024 Case 202230637 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request: to complete a mutual exchange with his grandmother. to succeed his grandmother’s tenancy. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202320358)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202320358 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident concerning: The handling of repairs to her previous property. The condition of her current property at the start of the tenancy. The handling of repairs to her current property.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202322298)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202322298 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The condition of a property at the start of the tenancy. The adequacy of the heating and hot water system in the property. A request for a wash hand basin in the downstairs toilet. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint …

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202339926)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202339926 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident and her son’s personal information. Repairs to the property. The resident’s son’s request to be added to the tenancy. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour by a neighbour. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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TBG Open Door Limited (202302665)

11 Sep 2024 Case 202302665 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding: the repair condition of her temporary accommodation. her report of road noise at her current property. a lack of heating and hot water at her current property at the time her tenancy started. The Service has also investigated …

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Bristol City Council (202336708)

30 Aug 2024 Case 202336708 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about temporary accommodation and rehousing options offered to her, following a fire at the property. The ending of the resident’s tenancy. The resident’s concerns about fly-tipping in the garden. The resident’s request to access her property following a fire …

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London Borough of Brent (202325045)

30 Aug 2024 Case 202325045 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs from the start of the tenancy. the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202312599)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202312599 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports and concerns about: responsibilities under the tenancy agreement. rodents at the property, removal of ivy, pointing, doorstep repairs and fly-tipping. removal of concrete planters. damage to cables. graffiti, gate and letter box repairs. complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202346667)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202346667 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Void checks and the resident’s reports of heating repairs following the start of the tenancy. The associated complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202220405)

27 Aug 2024 Case 202220405 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord's handling of the resident's: Request to assign her tenancy. Associated complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202316345)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202316345 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about support services it provided during her tenancy. The resident’s complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202301357)

16 Jul 2024 Case 202301357 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to damp and mould. Response to repair issues including the condition of the property at the beginning of the tenancy. Response to the resident’s concerns about the landlord’s staff and its contractors including discrimination and contact restrictions. Complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202233123)

13 Jun 2024 Case 202233123 Partial Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for information about her tenancy. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Agudas Israel Housing Association Limited (202227019)

30 May 2024 Case 202227019 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs at the resident’s property. The resident’s concerns that the landlord failed to complete a refurbishment offered at the start of her tenancy. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202215333)

30 May 2024 Case 202215333 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of her former property when the tenancy commenced and the resident’s disrepair reports. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint including the amount of compensation offered.

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Incommunities Limited (202219765)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202219765 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Repairs required to her home as part of a legal claim, including to resolve damp and mould and woodworm. The conduct and workmanship from its staff, contractors, and subcontractors during a replacement of her kitchen and bathroom. Injury …

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202204989)

26 Feb 2024 Case 202204989 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the way the landlord handled the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB); Reports that a neighbour was running a business from their property; Tenancy breach warning ; Complaint.

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Aster Group Limited (202230053)

22 Feb 2024 Case 202230053 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to assign his tenancy via a mutual exchange.

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Six Town Housing Limited (202208139)

15 Feb 2024 Case 202208139 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident's request for disabled parking. The landlord's handing of the resident’s concerns about his neighbour’s CCTV. The landlord's decision to place an alert on the resident's tenancy file. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the conduct of a housing …

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Birmingham City Council (202111174)

14 Feb 2024 Case 202111174 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the security of the building following her reports of unknown persons in the communal garden. Claims of harassment following the landlord’s decision to issue a conditions of tenancy letter. Associated formal complaint.

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Islington Council (202119874)

14 Feb 2024 Case 202119874 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Outstanding repairs to the kitchen units. The replacement bath and taps. Repairs to the glass in the rear door. Missed appointments. Staff conduct, accusation of lying, and being in breach of the tenancy agreement. Associated formal complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202125562)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202125562 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. The resident’s concerns about asbestos at the property. The associated formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202200838)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202200838 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s door and window. The condition of the boiler when the resident started her tenancy. The resident’s concerns about asbestos at the property. The associated formal complaint.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202126023)

7 Feb 2024 Case 202126023 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s handling of the following: the residents report of draughty windows in need of repair. Outstanding works from beginning of tenancy including gaps to back door, removal of rubbish from side of property, replacement of damaged fence panels. Repairs to the bathroom shower, basin tap and door. The subsequent …

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Vivid Housing Limited (202225825)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202225825 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for succession to his mother’s tenancy. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202127127)

5 Feb 2024 Case 202127127 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs at the resident’s property and repairs to communal areas of the building. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The landlord’s response to disrepair in the resident’s previous property. The landlord’s response to a tenancy succession/addition complaint. The …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202126948)

31 Jan 2024 Case 202126948 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Front and back doors reportedly resulting in water ingress and draughts. A leaking roof Issues with an immersion and boiler and loss of hot water. Costs incurred as a result of flooding and damage, in relation to issues such …

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202209342)

31 Jan 2024 Case 202209342 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication with the resident about the property at the start of the tenancy, including providing inaccurate information about the size of her garden. The complaint is also about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair and other issues at the property. The …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202222699)

31 Jan 2024 Case 202222699 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: request to carry out an asbestos survey; access to the resident’s property; termination of the resident’s tenancy; handling of electrical testing appointments, including its communications and response.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202215308)

31 Jan 2024 Case 202215308 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Antisocial behaviour (ASB) in her building. The maintenance and cleanliness of her building’s communal areas. The impact of major remedial works taking place to the building’s cladding. The end of her tenancy. The Ombudsman has also considered the …

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Homes Plus Limited (202215123)

29 Jan 2024 Case 202215123 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the property at the start of the resident’s tenancy, and how the subsequent repairs were handled by the landlord. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s decant from the property. The level of compensation offered by the landlord.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202128553)

26 Jan 2024 Case 202128553 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a pest infestation within the property. Request to be rehoused. Reports that the landlord’s communication was poor. Request for a compensation payment of £96,814.99 Subject Access Request. Disputed tenancy start date in 2014 and the signing of 2 …

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202217419)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202217419 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the: Condition of the property when it was let to the resident. Landlord’s handling of repairs including a leak, damp, and mould. Landlord's response to the resident's reports that she did not have heating and hot water for 13 weeks from the start of the tenancy. …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202205488)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202205488 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the toilet and bath in the resident’s property. The tenancy renewal. Placing the resident on a risk to staff register. A subject access request (SAR) and data breach. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202210688)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202210688 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of a fencing repair and the maintenance of the external decoration of the building. The landlord’s response to a request to relocate a gas meter within the property. Communication from the landlord regarding a breach of tenancy. This report has also …

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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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