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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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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202212168)

17 Dec 2024 Case 202212168 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reported leaks and the associated repairs to the resident’s bathroom. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202322143)

6 Dec 2024 Case 202322143 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of disruption to the heating system.

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Southwark Council (202342913)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202342913 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident's concerns relating to the communal heating system. Complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202339246)

8 Nov 2024 Case 202339246 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s balcony door. The associated complaint.

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Islington Council (202403851)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202403851 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Harlow District Council (202341933)

10 Jul 2024 Case 202341933 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks from the roof of his property.

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Kirklees Council (202234428)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202234428 Reasonable Redress Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its handling of asbestos in her home.

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Waltham Forest Council (202227302)

31 May 2024 Case 202227302 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of planned repairs and improvements in the resident’s property.

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Islington Council (202227599)

28 May 2024 Case 202227599 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about roof and guttering repairs and leaks at the property.

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Leeds City Council (202233265)

24 May 2024 Case 202233265 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be reimbursed for loss of earnings.

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Lambeth Council (202229266)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202229266 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a replacement door.

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Islington Council (202234306)

19 Mar 2024 Case 202234306 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Stevenage Borough Council (202216063)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202216063 Reasonable Redress Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident concerning a fire at the block.

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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)