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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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Bolton at Home Limited (202230739)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202230739 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a reimbursement of costs to replace fencing. The associated complaint.

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Central Bedfordshire Council (202318358)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318358 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The landlord’s responses to the resident’s complaints about: His heating and hot water. Work to the boiler and a gas leak.

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Cheltenham Young Men’s Christian Association (202310974)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202310974 Maladministration Abbeyfield

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202302810)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202302810 No Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a transfer.

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202316638)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202316638 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and request for an electronic gate to be installed.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202223711)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202223711 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise disturbance. The resident’s request for repairs. Reports of ants at the property.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202306996)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202306996 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for information about the service charge. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the accuracy of the actual service charge and requests for reimbursement.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202311551)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202311551 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of drainage problems.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202319186)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202319186 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about reported delays in communication from the landlord during the sale of the shared-ownership property, and the impact of these delays.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202401797)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202401797 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Cobalt Housing Limited (202318032)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318032 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint relates to the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about damp.

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Cobalt Housing Limited (202319550)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202319550 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Rat droppings in the loft. Issues with the roof and guttering and subsequent damp and mould. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Cross Keys Homes Limited (202205537)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202205537 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: rent antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance the radiator a heat/carbon monoxide alarm staff and contractor conduct washing lines a “false entry” into the property windows a request to be moved In addition, we have considered the landlord’s handling of the …

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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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Homes Plus Limited (202311851)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202311851 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about loss of heating and hot water. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Islington Council (202318442)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318442 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about how the landlord handled a leak into the resident’s property.

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Islington Council (202333414)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202333414 Outside Jurisdiction Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s rehousing application.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202214073)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202214073 No Maladministration Estate Management

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

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London Borough of Barnet (202305686)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202305686 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s installation of a new kitchen in the resident’s property.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202318181)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318181 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of leaks, damp and mould and the associated works. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202301133)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202301133 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of inappropriate motorbike parking. Handling of reports of a leak on 3 July 2023.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202409565)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202409565 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a kitchen fire door. The landlord’s handling of the complaint has also been considered.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202312433)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202312433 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s kitchen cupboard repairs. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202318063)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318063 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Snagging issues at the property. Information given to the resident about the boarding of the loft. Repairs to the front and back doors.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202415285)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202415285 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the length of time taken by the landlord to carry out an intrusive survey and provide an EWS1 (external wall system) form. The Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202321189)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202321189 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise. Request for a transfer and concerns about the landlord’s failure to consider his vulnerabilities.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202313540)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202313540 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handing of: the resident's request for compensation, following a flood. the associated complaint.

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One Housing Group Limited (202409695)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202409695 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of no heating and hot water at her property. Complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202308587)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202308587 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports: It had failed to carry out grounds maintenance. Of repairs to external communal lighting. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202201272)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202201272 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about the security at their block. Request for the ‘wholesale redesign’ of their block. Request that the landlord clarify its role and responsibilities with regards to: Service Charges, including what these covered. The estate manager and caretakers. Concerns about …

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Peabody Trust (202213984)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202213984 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the leaseholder’s report of a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202305144)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202305144 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for it to: Repair the front door. Repair a leak in the kitchen. Address drainage issues. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this assessment.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202307054)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202307054 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about his rent accounts and arrears.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202336741)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202336741 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour.

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Salix Homes Limited (202301576)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202301576 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: Increases in rent and service charges from 2021 onwards. The landlord's response to the resident’s reports of problems with communal services, including security, parking, and cleaning. The landlord's communications about relation to planned communal repairs. The level of consultation and information provided by the landlord concerning …

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Somerset Council (202313492)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202313492 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: scheduling the resident's gas safety check appointments. the resident's vulnerabilities while dealing with his service requests.

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Southern Housing (202216747)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202216747 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The level of increase in rent and service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of repairs to the car park gate. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a different parking space. The Ombudsman will also …

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Southward Housing Co-operative Limited (202215781)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202215781 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for reimbursement for the communal lighting and smoke alarm. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Southwark Council (202333479)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202333479 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Sovereign Network Group (202332465)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202332465 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The resident’s reports of drainage issues and a rat infestation. The associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202300833)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202300833 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202320307)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202320307 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s concerns about the neighbour’s closed circuit television (CCTV). Resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The complaint.

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Thrive Homes Limited (202308302)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202308302 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to: The communal front and back doors. A wall within the communal area. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) within the communal area. A request to review the services provided in relation to the grounds maintenance and communal cleaning service charges.

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202410129)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202410129 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Reports of damp and mould. Concerns about asbestos. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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Waltham Forest Council (202413799)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202413799 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water ingress and leaks into her property, and associated damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Winchester City Council (202315836)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202315836 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following a mutual exchange. The Ombudsman has considered the landlords handling of the mutual exchange process. The Ombudsman has considered the landlords complaint handling.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202312628)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202312628 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Accent Housing Limited (202309845)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202309845 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak and damage to the living room ceiling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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Amplius Living (202216778)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202216778 Mediation Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs at the property.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202417572)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202417572 No Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord's handling of the resident’s concerns about the standard of communal cleaning. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to move.

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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)