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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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Peabody Trust (202436514)

24 Feb 2026 Case 202436514 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202436514 Decision type Investigation Landlord Peabody Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared Ownership Date 24 February 2026 Background The property is a new build 2-bedroom house. The resident lives […]

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202411250)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202411250 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202411250 Decision type Investigation Landlord Thirteen Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 18 December 2025 Background The resident moved into a 3-bed bungalow in July 2023. […]

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Southern Housing (202512546)

16 Dec 2025 Case 202512546 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202512546 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southern Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 16 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 3-bedroom flat with his partner and children. He […]

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Birmingham City Council (202514498)

11 Dec 2025 Case 202514498 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202514498 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 11 December 2025 Background The property is a flat. The resident […]

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202431874)

11 Dec 2025 Case 202431874 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202431874 Decision type Investigation Landlord Citizen Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 12 December 2025 Background The resident has complained about damp and mould and repairs at […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202330017)

25 Nov 2025 Case 202330017 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202330017 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 25 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a house with […]

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The Riverside Group Limited (202340331)

25 Nov 2025 Case 202340331 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202340331 Decision type Investigation Landlord The Riverside Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 25 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom house with her husband […]

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Peabody Trust (202421302)

22 Oct 2025 Case 202421302 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about how the landlord handled repairs at the resident’s property, including related damp and mould. We have also considered how the landlord handled the resident’s complaint.

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Sovereign Network Group (202501012)

3 Oct 2025 Case 202501012 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a roof leak, blocked gutters, and damp and mould in her flat.

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Bristol City Council (202447805)

24 Sep 2025 Case 202447805 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Stonewater Limited (202447159)

23 Sep 2025 Case 202447159 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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Dacorum Borough Council (202442661)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202442661 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to address the resident’s report of damp and mould in the property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202429476)

18 Aug 2025 Case 202429476 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a communal front door.

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Bolton at Home Limited (202433682)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202433682 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of various repairs, including leaks.

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London Borough of Barnet (202442712)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202442712 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The resident’s complaint was about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202427132)

23 Jul 2025 Case 202427132 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the security of the main entrance door.

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Basildon Borough Council (202447527)

23 Jul 2025 Case 202447527 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202342027)

18 Jul 2025 Case 202342027 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about how the landlord handled works to the resident’s building, including: Cyclical works. External repairs. We have also considered how the landlord handled the resident’s complaint.

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Arun District Council (202426223)

17 Jul 2025 Case 202426223 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould within the property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202440396)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202440396 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a lack of hot water.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202442268)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202442268 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to and a leak from the extractor fan. Damp and mould.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202434827)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202434827 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaints are about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in her property. Request for a property transfer.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202418398)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202418398 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to an infestation of bedbugs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Moat Homes Limited (202424890)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202424890 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of structural defects, damp and mould in the property and the resident’s request for a permanent move.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202422538)

25 Jun 2025 Case 202422538 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s wet room and damp and mould.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202442744)

25 Jun 2025 Case 202442744 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Havering Council (202340938)

6 Jun 2025 Case 202340938 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance by a neighbour. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202314975)

9 May 2025 Case 202314975 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs following a leak from the upstairs property. the associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202008030)

9 May 2025 Case 202008030 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp, mould, and various other repair issues. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Origin Housing Limited (202402900)

7 May 2025 Case 202402900 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a sewage leak in the resident’s property and associated concerns about a temporary move. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202322111)

25 Apr 2025 Case 202322111 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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London Borough of Newham (202303385)

23 Apr 2025 Case 202303385 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to succeed to the tenancy. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202414763)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202414763 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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Southern Housing (202347710)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202347710 Severe Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the resident’s property, including a leak from above. The resident’s complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202336847)

14 Mar 2025 Case 202336847 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Citizen Housing (202318796)

12 Mar 2025 Case 202318796 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of the bathroom and toilet windows’ opening, closing, and damp and mould issues.

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Amplius Living (202301199)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202301199 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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London Borough of Islington (202319984)

26 Feb 2025 Case 202319984 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Lewisham (202346715)

26 Feb 2025 Case 202346715 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a loss of hot water.

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Southern Housing (202321554)

26 Feb 2025 Case 202321554 Severe Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about damp, mould, and associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202317739)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202317739 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of ventilation issues and overheating inside her flat.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202411782)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202411782 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a leak from the roof and subsequent damp and mould.

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Kirklees Council (202317062)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202317062 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of subsidence reports.

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Southwark Council (202327171)

17 Feb 2025 Case 202327171 Severe Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of contaminated water at the property. Complaint handling.

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MHS Homes Ltd (202402453)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202402453 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak from a wet room and the associated repairs.

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Southern Housing (202405905)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202405905 Severe Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202346218)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202346218 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The leaseholder’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a rodent infestation and associated reports of repairs.

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Southern Housing (202325876)

13 Jan 2025 Case 202325876 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A replacement front door and missing security features. Reports of staff conduct issues.

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Soho Housing Association Limited (202328172)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202328172 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs and the resident’s related requests for reasonable adjustments.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202324382)

19 Dec 2024 Case 202324382 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information about his service charge.

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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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Severe Maladministration (167) Maladministration (7,085) Partial (6,001) No Maladministration (2,407) Reasonable Redress (1,549) Mediation (250) Outside Jurisdiction (619)

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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)