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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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Lambeth Council (202310071)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202310071 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of boiler repairs required in the property. Associated formal complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202304073)

9 Oct 2024 Case 202304073 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the replacement of the front door of the resident’s property.

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Peabody Trust (202214147)

7 Oct 2024 Case 202214147 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about the standard of communal cleaning, security of the bin store, and communication. Associated formal complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202216639)

2 Oct 2024 Case 202216639 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks from the roof and interior damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202337655)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202337655 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of multiple outstanding repairs to the property. Associated formal complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202330311)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202330311 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp in her property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202227820)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202227820 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint was about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of issues in relation to her heating and hot water systems in terms of and including the resident’s distress and inconvenience, missed appointments delays, and the vulnerability of the household. The landlord’s complaint handling. On 17 January 2023, …

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202341884)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202341884 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about: damp and mould; bedbugs; complaints handling.

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Cottsway Housing Association Limited (202303048)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202303048 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a replacement tap. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Brent (202213299)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202213299 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202213299 London Borough of Brent 25 September 2024 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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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202346699)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202346699 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about damp and mould.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202337287)

23 Sep 2024 Case 202337287 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of a leak into the property and associated communication. Associated formal complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202214581)

13 Sep 2024 Case 202214581 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns about: rehousing; repairs and pest issues in the property; decants; complaints handling.

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Westminster City Council (202334043)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202334043 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs needed to the property after the start of the tenancy. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202214511)

10 Sep 2024 Case 202214511 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202214511 Clarion Housing Association Limited 10 September 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202233892)

3 Sep 2024 Case 202233892 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for reimbursement for damage to her carpets.

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Homes Plus Limited (202233833)

30 Aug 2024 Case 202233833 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak to the roof at her property.

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London Borough of Brent (202305118)

30 Aug 2024 Case 202305118 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The associated complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202226086)

30 Aug 2024 Case 202226086 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repair works needed to the heating system in the property.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202308691)

30 Aug 2024 Case 202308691 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues in her property.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202315404)

30 Aug 2024 Case 202315404 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of no heating or hot water at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Islington Council (202346506)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202346506 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water ingress to the property.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202325736)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202325736 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202309571)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202309571 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the resident’s property.

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Onward Homes Limited (202305336)

27 Aug 2024 Case 202305336 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning a leak, damp, and mould at her property.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202342149)

27 Aug 2024 Case 202342149 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that the property was not in a liveable standard when let.

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Islington Council (202341765)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202341765 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of issues with the heating and hot water system.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202345782)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202345782 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damage caused to the resident’s property following a sewage leak due to a blocked communal stack pipe.

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Connexus Homes Limited (202324193)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202324193 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of excess cold, poor insulation, draughty windows and doors, and its communication and complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202342922)

20 Aug 2024 Case 202342922 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident's reports about window repairs. The landlord's response to the resident's reports about a missed appointment. The landlord's complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202221064)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202221064 Reasonable Redress Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about issues with her rent/online account details; response to the resident’s reports about asbestos; complaints handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202224892)

15 Aug 2024 Case 202224892 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of heating repairs. Associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202220019)

9 Aug 2024 Case 202220019 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the: Accuracy of information presented by the landlord to the resident during the sales process of the property. Landlord’s communication regarding its requirement for the resident to remove a shed from the property’s patio. Landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202311706)

8 Aug 2024 Case 202311706 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

REPORT COMPLAINT 202311706 Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) 9 August 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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Westminster City Council (202220310)

7 Aug 2024 Case 202220310 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about communal cleaning and the associated charges.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202302818)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202302818 Reasonable Redress Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s queries about service charges and the administration of her service charge account. The related complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202307116)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202307116 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for new keys to his flat and bike shed.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202322974)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202322974 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Actions regarding the previous resident’s health condition and the handling of the previous resident’s reports of repair issues. Failure to clear the property for a home buyer’s survey prior to the resident moving in. Response to the resident’s reports of rising damp. Communication with …

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Stonewater Limited (202233117)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202233117 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the property.

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Folkestone & Hythe District Council (202231756)

30 Jul 2024 Case 202231756 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of works to refurbish the resident’s kitchen.

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Westminster City Council (202311127)

30 Jul 2024 Case 202311127 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord's response to reports about the condition of the property and requests for repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Connexus Homes Limited (202227752)

26 Jul 2024 Case 202227752 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to her furniture due to damp and mould.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202336271)

24 Jul 2024 Case 202336271 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for rehousing due to overcrowding. Reports of mouse infestation. Concerns about the handling of proofing works.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202224848)

23 Jul 2024 Case 202224848 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202324168)

19 Jul 2024 Case 202324168 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to address a leak from the roof and the associated damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202331902)

18 Jul 2024 Case 202331902 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

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

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202307331)

18 Jul 2024 Case 202307331 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord entering the resident’s garage and disposing of the contents. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Great Places Housing Association (202233150)

15 Jul 2024 Case 202233150 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of external repairs. The associated complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202234079)

12 Jul 2024 Case 202234079 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a lack of hot water in the bathroom. The replacement of a grab rail.

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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)