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.
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 […]
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the resident’s property, including a leak from above. The resident’s complaint.
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.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs and the subsequent damp and mould. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A replacement front door and missing security features. Reports of staff conduct issues.
| Decision year | Maladministration | No maladministration | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 60 | 42 | 35 |
| 2021 | 875 | 557 | 544 |
| 2022 | 1,092 | 468 | 400 |
| 2023 | 2,222 | 384 | 269 |
| 2024 | 3,021 | 247 | 272 |
| 2025 | 4,469 | 512 | 708 |
| 2026 | 1,513 | 197 | 215 |