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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.

18,103 decisions

Decisions

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MHS Homes Ltd (202233937)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202233937 Maladministration Voluntary

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise from her neighbour’s property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202333114)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202333114 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlords: Decision to withdraw the resident’s access to on-site parking. Response to the resident’s request for a housing transfer. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202300282)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202300282 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a mutual exchange (MEX). Reports of repairs identified during the MEX process. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202400604)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202400604 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202331664)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202331664 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A furniture and flooring package charge included on the resident’s rent account. The associated complaint.

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Sage Rented Limited (202401002)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202401002 Partial Maladministration For profit

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of ASB. the resident’s request for a property transfer. the complaint.

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Sheffield City Council (202334281)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202334281 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about a lack of cleaning in the communal areas.

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Soha Housing Limited (202334993)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202334993 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its handling of repairs and request for compensation for failed appointments.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202310730)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202310730 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Increases in rent and service charges. Repairs to the communal front door. Repairs to the communal lift. Reports the communal television was not working. Maintenance of the communal garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202324500)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202324500 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s repair requests. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the investigation.

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Accent Housing Limited (202328246)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202328246 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp and mould in the property and the associated repairs. Concerns regarding vandalism in the communal car park. Associated complaint.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202315871)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202315871 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of poor workmanship by its contractors.

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Birmingham City Council (202221809)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202221809 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of structural work at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202422421)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202422421 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for adaptions to the property, including concerns that the landlord did not properly consider her health needs. Associated complaint.

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Golding Homes Limited (202334981)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202334981 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Gravesham Borough Council (202322422)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202322422 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a pre-void inspection and the associated cost incurred by the resident. the resident’s complaint.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202315773)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202315773 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the level of compensation awarded by the landlord relating to its handling of a boiler leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202332464)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202332464 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak at the property. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202334333)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202334333 Outside Jurisdiction Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s upkeep of a river wall and pathway. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it provide him with documents and reports relating to the collapse and subsequent repair of the river wall in 1986. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns that the …

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London Borough of Islington (202316635)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202316635 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s mutual exchange.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202422146)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202422146 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs in the resident’s kitchen following a leak from an upstairs flat. Damp and mould. Window repairs. External drainage repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202336066)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202336066 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Concerns regarding the delays in the window and kitchen replacement. Associated complaint and communication requirements.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202318118)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202318118 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports: His garden had been damaged. The hedges at the property were not being maintained.

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Southern Housing (202329127)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202329127 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks and outstanding repairs. Reports of pest infestation in the property. Reports of a burst kitchen pipe. Formal complaint.

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Southern Housing (202331211)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202331211 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s windows.

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Southwark Council (202308022)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202308022 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of hot water loss. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202429480)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202429480 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Stockport Homes Limited (202326007)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202326007 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of her garden.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202328178)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202328178 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a different contractor to attend.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202331736)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202331736 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request for insulation. The associated complaint.

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Thrive Homes Limited (202324757)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202324757 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal door entry system to the resident’s block. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202324568)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202324568 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of concerns about inadequate wall insulation.

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Birmingham City Council (202229682)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202229682 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following a leak into the property. The resident’s associated complaint.

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Bristol City Council (202309059)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202309059 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about her driveway. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202427458)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202427458 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for damaged possessions.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202306492)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202306492 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concern that the cavity wall insulation had collapsed, resulting in heat loss and high energy bills. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Gateway Housing Association Limited (202431390)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202431390 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. A boundary dispute between the resident and the neighbour.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202314857)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202314857 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak from the roof and subsequent damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Karbon Homes Limited (202234018)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202234018 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: concerns about the property being cold. complaint.

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Karbon Homes Limited (202329045)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202329045 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that its heating system impacted his energy bills. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling Record Keeping

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London Borough of Lambeth (202423875)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202423875 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of damp and mould. reports of broken fencing. bathroom works. the complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202331734)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202331734 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for garden works, including the installation of a rear boundary fence and gate. Associated complaint.

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Moat Homes Limited (202320833)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202320833 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's move to her current property.

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Onward Homes Limited (202228966)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202228966 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s queries and concerns around heating bills. Response to some related welfare issues (the resident’s concerns about unfair treatment and his requests for a reasonable adjustment). Complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202303680)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202303680 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the repairs to the resident’s property following a leak from a neighbouring property. Response to the resident’s concerns about the safety of the property’s kitchen ceiling following the leak. Complaints handling.

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St Albans City and District Council (202417681)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202417681 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to windows and external doors. response to the resident’s request for compensation due to high heating bills. response to the resident’s request for a new kitchen. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Aster Group Limited (202309278)

19 Jun 2025 Case 202309278 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

REPORT COMPLAINT 202309278 Aster Group Limited 19 June 2025 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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Birmingham City Council (202320197)

19 Jun 2025 Case 202320197 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported concerns regarding damage to the roof and chimney, a soil pipe, and a boundary dispute. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202431038)

19 Jun 2025 Case 202431038 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Leaks into her property from an upstairs neighbour, subsequent damage, and damp issues. Request for an internal housing transfer.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202234940)

19 Jun 2025 Case 202234940 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the resident’s concerns about the landlord’s: Communication about service charge payments. Live chat facility. Complaint handling.

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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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