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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

16,595 total decisions 12,049 maladministration found 2,256 no maladministration 164 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited 826
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Clarion Housing Association Limited (826) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (555) Peabody Trust (533) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488) Sanctuary Housing Association (365) Hyde Housing Association Limited (318) Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (318) The Guinness Partnership Limited (306) Southern Housing (288) Southwark Council (271) Notting Hill Genesis (243) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (242)
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7 Jun 2021 Maladministration Islington Council (202003808) Case 202003808 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of large cracks in the walls of the property and the … 2 Jun 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Norwich City Council (201915203) Case 201915203 · Financial The leaseholder complained about the following issues: That the landlord did not provide information explaining that the property had no … 2 Jun 2021 Maladministration Notting Hill Genesis (202002556) Case 202002556 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns and reports about the hot water provision affecting her … 2 Jun 2021 Partial Maladministration Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202008332) Case 202008332 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The resident complains: That she and her late husband were not informed and consulted before a development project commenced. About … 1 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Woking Borough Council (202007874) Case 202007874 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request to adapt the property by adding a second rear … 31 May 2021 No Maladministration Leeds City Council (201913825) Case 201913825 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues in the property. 28 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Camden Council (202009780) Case 202009780 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of: Repairs to a communal gate. Leaks in the … 28 May 2021 Reasonable Redress Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust (202010072) Case 202010072 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports: that it breached its contractual agreement regarding improvements to … 28 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (202006786) Case 202006786 · Managing Relations The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s pathway and manhole covers on his property. The … 28 May 2021 No Maladministration GreenSquare Group Limited (201909593) Case 201909593 · Financial The resident complains about the landlord’s offer of compensation in response to concerns about damp and a leak at the … 28 May 2021 Maladministration Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202009410) Case 202009410 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of leaks in her property. Handling of the associated … 28 May 2021 No Maladministration One Housing Group Limited (202012077) Case 202012077 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise and anti-social behaviour (ASB) at the property … 28 May 2021 Reasonable Redress Optivo (202000740) Case 202000740 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) including drug use and drug … 28 May 2021 Reasonable Redress Sanctuary Housing Association (202006043) Case 202006043 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The resident complains about the landlord’s handling of repairs required to her property’s hot water and heating system, shower and … 28 May 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202005644) Case 202005644 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint concerns the information about the property provided by the landlord, prior to the residents starting their shared ownership … 28 May 2021 Reasonable Redress The Guinness Partnership Limited (202008437) Case 202008437 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: The temperature at the property and the need … 27 May 2021 No Maladministration Believe Housing Limited (202012380) Case 202012380 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint concerns: the condition of the property at the start of the resident’s tenancy. The effect that this matter … 27 May 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Clarion Housing Association Limited (201901431) Case 201901431 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal lift at the property. 27 May 2021 No Maladministration Southwark Council (202013842) Case 202013842 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a water leak in his property. 27 May 2021 No Maladministration Torus62 Limited (202010327) Case 202010327 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s antisocial behaviour reports concerning two neighbouring properties. the resident’s concerns … 26 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (201915794) Case 201915794 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The landlord’s … 26 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Greatwell Homes Limited (202004324) Case 202004324 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s unannounced visits to the property on 29 July 2019; The unannounced visit to the … 26 May 2021 Reasonable Redress Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202011308) Case 202011308 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property. 26 May 2021 Reasonable Redress London & Quadrant Housing Trust (201909237) Case 201909237 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs in the property and a delay in … 26 May 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202010164) Case 202010164 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlords handling of the residents reports concerning the maintenance of roads outside the property. 25 May 2021 Partial Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202002516) Case 202002516 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s request … 25 May 2021 Maladministration Southwark Council (202011769) Case 202011769 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs required to the kitchen window in his property … 24 May 2021 Reasonable Redress Clarion Housing Association Limited (202010192) Case 202010192 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about; the heating/hot water system at the property; parking. 24 May 2021 No Maladministration One Housing Group Limited (202011080) Case 202011080 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s proposed sale of her property. The landlord’s handling of the … 24 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Orbit Group Limited (201808557) Case 201808557 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to move to another property Repairs and adaptations to … 21 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Barnet Council (202014754) Case 202014754 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of drainage repairs needed outside his property; the resident’s … 21 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Bolton at Home Limited (202011752) Case 202011752 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the standard of cleaning and grounds maintenance in … 21 May 2021 Outside Jurisdiction One Vision Housing Limited (201817317) Case 201817317 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the level of redress offered by the landlord in respect of its acknowledged failings in carrying … 21 May 2021 Mediation Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202009703) Case 202009703 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The condition of the property when the resident moved in. 21 May 2021 No Maladministration Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202006511) Case 202006511 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of the allocation of the property to the resident and its suitability. The … 21 May 2021 Mediation Torus62 Limited (202017392) Case 202017392 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp works and repairs to the kitchen at the resident’s property. 20 May 2021 No Maladministration Bromford Housing Association Limited (202006247) Case 202006247 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The resident complains about the landlord’s response to his concerns about: The condition of the garden at the property, and … 20 May 2021 Maladministration Catalyst Housing Limited (202001741) Case 202001741 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Cracks to the bedroom window pane; Cracks to … 20 May 2021 Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202010288) Case 202010288 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak from a neighbouring property. 20 May 2021 No Maladministration Sanctuary Housing Association (202000930) Case 202000930 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for compensation following damage to her property caused by … 20 May 2021 Partial Maladministration The Riverside Group Limited (202011970) Case 202011970 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about: The level of compensation offered to the resident by the landlord for its disconnection of her … 19 May 2021 Maladministration Adur District Council (202001176) Case 202001176 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould at the resident’s property. The complaint is … 19 May 2021 Reasonable Redress Home Group Limited (202013788) Case 202013788 · Information and data management The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of a leak in the property. request for the contractor’s … 19 May 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Westminster City Council (202012880) Case 202012880 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water leaks in the property. The resident’s request for … 18 May 2021 Maladministration Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202009699) Case 202009699 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs needed to the window frame and damp and … 18 May 2021 Reasonable Redress Hyde Housing Association Limited (201913216) Case 201913216 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of problems with heating, hot water, and water leaks … 18 May 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Octavia Housing (202000816) Case 202000816 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The resident is unhappy with the landlord’s response to their complaint regarding works on their property, damage to their garden, … 18 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Thurrock Council (202004501) Case 202004501 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of: The initial blocked drain at the property and … 17 May 2021 Maladministration Midland Heart Limited (202003239) Case 202003239 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the condition of the property following works to demolish the garage, in particular, exposed wiring and … 14 May 2021 Partial Maladministration Camden Council (202002092) Case 202002092 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The resident complains about: The length of time scaffolding was erected at her property. The landlord’s response to her concerns …