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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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Thurrock Council (202202533)

21 Dec 2023 Case 202202533 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) against his neighbour. The landlord’s handling of counter-allegations of ASB against the resident made by the neighbour.

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Southwark Council (202206334)

27 Nov 2023 Case 202206334 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of missing window keys. Complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Council (202222795)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202222795 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak from the flat above.

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Waltham Forest Council (202209449)

22 Sep 2023 Case 202209449 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of subsidence in her garden.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202208346)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202208346 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour, particularly noise nuisance. Whether the soundproofing was installed correctly. The council’s handling of the Community Protection Notice (CPN) and installation of recording equipment. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s formal complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202211041)

7 Aug 2023 Case 202211041 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding staff conduct, specifically the tenancy support officer.

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East Suffolk Council (202221434)

30 Jul 2023 Case 202221434 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a repair to a cooker socket.

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Westminster City Council (202006131)

28 Jul 2023 Case 202006131 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of problems with the water supply to her flat.

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Westminster City Council (202223455)

20 Jul 2023 Case 202223455 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of a leak that affected the resident’s home.

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Westminster City Council (202211077)

25 May 2023 Case 202211077 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak in the building that affected the resident’s property.

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Waltham Forest Council (202221278)

23 May 2023 Case 202221278 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to the guttering and brickwork at her property.

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Newcastle City Council (202123255)

17 May 2023 Case 202123255 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of a dispute regarding access to the resident’s garden.

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South Tyneside Council (202119356)

11 May 2023 Case 202119356 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following the resident’s reports of damp in her bathroom. The removal of fly-tipped waste left in the resident’s garden. The resident’s reports of pests within the property and the level of compensation offered.

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Westminster City Council (202109272)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202109272 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a repair to a skylight in the leaseholder’s property.

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202216500)

20 Mar 2023 Case 202216500 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the level of compensation offered by the landlord following a water leak in the resident’s property.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202211723)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202211723 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repair jobs, specifically concerning appointments and the level of service provided.

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BCP Council (202209571)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202209571 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance from her neighbour.

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Leeds City Council (202202625)

20 Feb 2023 Case 202202625 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s concerns regarding the removal of fencing installed in an open space next to the property.

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Westminster City Council (202105425)

20 Feb 2023 Case 202105425 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of inaccurate service charge bills relating to heating and hot water. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202113566)

16 Jan 2023 Case 202113566 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports regarding her sink.

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Waltham Forest Council (202210177)

14 Jan 2023 Case 202210177 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a faulty door entry system.

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202209776)

5 Jan 2023 Case 202209776 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports regarding his neighbour attracting birds to their balcony.

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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)