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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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Westminster City Council (202205529)

23 Dec 2022 Case 202205529 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of outstanding hot water pressure issues, radiator and balcony repairs, and the compensation it offered him for this.

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Newham Council (202120548)

21 Dec 2022 Case 202120548 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at her property. Handling of the resident’s subsequent complaint.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202126257)

14 Dec 2022 Case 202126257 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to her boiler leaving her with a lack of heating and hot water, and the level of compensation that it offered her for this.

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Castle Point Borough Council (202203862)

12 Dec 2022 Case 202203862 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of theft and his request to install CCTV equipment in the communal kitchen.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202111044)

10 Dec 2022 Case 202111044 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following a leak affecting the communal car park.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202208400)

9 Dec 2022 Case 202208400 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about a pest infestation.

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East Suffolk Council (202207802)

8 Dec 2022 Case 202207802 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the appointment to replace the resident’s radiators.

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Network Homes Limited (202202343)

2 Dec 2022 Case 202202343 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported repairs to her floorboards.

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Housing 21 (202206023)

28 Nov 2022 Case 202206023 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's housing application.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202119286)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202119286 Reasonable Redress Financial

The level of compensation offered by the landlord in recognition of acknowledged service failures relating to its administration of the resident’s service charge account.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202205924)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202205924 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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London Borough of Croydon (202016200)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202016200 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property following damage caused by leaks from the property above.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202203429)

11 Nov 2022 Case 202203429 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to her property and belongings following a ceiling collapse. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Mount Green Housing Association Limited (202201610)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202201610 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of an alarm fault and its subsequent offer of compensation.

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One Housing Group Limited (202205441)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202205441 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a pest infestation at the resident’s property.

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Unity Housing Association Limited (202206322)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202206322 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the installation a handrail to the steps at the property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202107191)

4 Nov 2022 Case 202107191 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leaking bath.

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Orbit Group Limited (202202137)

4 Nov 2022 Case 202202137 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Its communication with the resident regarding her rent arrears. The associated complaint.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202128300)

3 Nov 2022 Case 202128300 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the checks it carried out prior to the resident moving in (the landlord’s void inspection). The resident’s reports of damp and water leaks in the property.

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Town and Country Housing (202205381)

3 Nov 2022 Case 202205381 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak that caused damage to her ceiling.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202203818)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202203818 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the replacement of a gate at the resident’s property.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202110226)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202110226 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about her request for cyclical works and pigeon spikes.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202126153)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202126153 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property and her request for reimbursement for items damaged by the damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202008313)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202008313 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's concerns about the services it provides and the service charges for these.

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Network Homes Limited (202206378)

27 Oct 2022 Case 202206378 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports about leaks into her property, and the subsequent level of compensation offered.

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Southwark Council (202206071)

26 Oct 2022 Case 202206071 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of outstanding mould and window repairs within his property, and the level of compensation offered by it for this. The landlord’s complaint handling, and the level of compensation offered by it for this.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202114451)

25 Oct 2022 Case 202114451 Reasonable Redress Financial

The residents complaint is about the landlord’s handling of fly tipping on the estate and its decision to recharge residents for the removal of dumped rubbish.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202204847)

25 Oct 2022 Case 202204847 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise disturbance from communal water tank pipes.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202114953)

24 Oct 2022 Case 202114953 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s roof and the subsequent compensation offer. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202203723)

21 Oct 2022 Case 202203723 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the level of compensation offered by the landlord following a boiler outage in the property.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202123570)

18 Oct 2022 Case 202123570 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance.

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Arcon Housing Association Limited (202121447)

17 Oct 2022 Case 202121447 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for shower repairs.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202128145)

16 Oct 2022 Case 202128145 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in her bedroom and bathroom.

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Grand Union Housing Group Limited (202205220)

14 Oct 2022 Case 202205220 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202205220 Grand Union Housing Group Limited 14 October 2022 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. […]

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202113145)

13 Oct 2022 Case 202113145 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for permission to install a charging point for an electric Motability vehicle.

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Brent Council (202101477)

11 Oct 2022 Case 202101477 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns that adaptation works to convert her garage into a bedroom did not meet building control requirements.

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North Star Housing Group (202110682)

6 Oct 2022 Case 202110682 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's concerns regarding their heating and hot water system.

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Home Group Limited (202007750)

5 Oct 2022 Case 202007750 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled repairs to prevent water leaking into the property.

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Unity Housing Association Limited (202114884)

4 Oct 2022 Case 202114884 Reasonable Redress Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for his mother’s therapy (support) dog to stay overnight at the property.

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Torus62 Limited (202128612)

3 Oct 2022 Case 202128612 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202103580)

30 Sep 2022 Case 202103580 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication about the property’s energy supply.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202203991)

30 Sep 2022 Case 202203991 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the level of compensation offered by the landlord following the loss of heating and hot water at the property.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202202420)

30 Sep 2022 Case 202202420 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the security of her post-box in the communal area.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202127336)

28 Sep 2022 Case 202127336 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues with the bathroom.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202200956)

27 Sep 2022 Case 202200956 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication in relation to the resident’s application to sell the property.

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Waltham Forest Council (202101260)

26 Sep 2022 Case 202101260 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of repairs and the resident’s request for replacement windows.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202107518)

22 Sep 2022 Case 202107518 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord's decision to change how heating and hot water was supplied to the resident's property and the landlord’s communication in relation to this. The reasonableness of the charges for heating and hot water.

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One Manchester Limited (202125957)

20 Sep 2022 Case 202125957 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about its paving slab repairs to the front and rear of his property.

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Onward Homes Limited (202121493)

16 Sep 2022 Case 202121493 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202125466)

15 Sep 2022 Case 202125466 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to lights in the resident’s communal hallway.

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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)