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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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Midland Heart Limited (202326283)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202326283 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s changes to its allocations policy. the landlord’s handling of a rehousing application. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202321871)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202321871 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of heater replacement work.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202319237)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202319237 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about payments made to his rent account. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202425918)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202425918 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202332296)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202332296 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Planned maintenance of communal areas. Access to, and maintenance of, a communal bike storage. Requests for window cleaning. Requests to install a video intercom. Service charge enquiries. Repairs to a communal lift. Reports about car parking issues. The associated complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202404081)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202404081 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: its investigation into a report of antisocial behaviour (ASB) involving the resident’s partner and her neighbour. repairs relating to a leak from the roof. the associated complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202426227)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202426227 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. Reports about CCTV cameras and a security light installed by a neighbour. Associated complaint.

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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202305218)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202305218 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak and the associated roof repairs. Reports of damp and mould in the bedrooms of his home. Associated complaint.

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Redditch Borough Council (202331009)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202331009 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202328355)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202328355 No Maladministration Planned Works

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding notice of work to his building, and related charges.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202327787)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202327787 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of damage to her gutter. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202230225)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202230225 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of repairs caused by leaks. Handling of the resident’s request for compensation following leaks at her property. Complaint handling.

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Stockport Homes Limited (202338672)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202338672 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s shared ownership property purchase.

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WATMOS Community Homes (202314779)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202314779 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports about the standard of cyclical redecoration works to the communal areas of the block. Associated complaints.

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Amplius Living (202317865)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202317865 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of repairs in the kitchen, bathroom, and toilet (WC) and associated damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202308054)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202308054 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about:

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202434138)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202434138 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202232040)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202232040 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202232040 Estuary Housing Association Limited 16 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 […]

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Great Places Housing Association (202323017)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202323017 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns a neighbour had installed a smart doorbell.

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Incommunities Limited (202324651)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202324651 Reasonable Redress Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the time taken to restore her hot water supply.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202423527)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202423527 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Leaks, damp and mould, and sink back surges. Anti social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour.

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London Borough of Islington (202325132)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202325132 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s repair requests. We have also considered how the landlord handled the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202331875)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202331875 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of rodent infestation.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202110693)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202110693 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports about antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202319234)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202319234 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s disrepair claim, including the associated repairs. Repairs to the resident’s extractor fans. The resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202229887)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202229887 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of a leak in her bathroom and the associated damage to her flooring. the complaint and record keeping.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202333543)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202333543 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to remove a communal garden wall.

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Onward Homes Limited (202425515)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202425515 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202438573)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202438573 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) caused by a neighbour. Reports about overgrown bushes and required repairs to the side entrance gates.

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Places for People Group Limited (202324903)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202324903 Partial Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Repairs in the property. Mice infestation in the property.

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Southern Housing (202225067)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202225067 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns about parking. disclosure of information to third parties about the resident’s parking and antisocial behaviour (ASB) complaints.

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Sovereign Network Group (202311949)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202311949 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the garden from April 2023 onwards. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202318054)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202318054 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Service charge enquiries. Reports of communal repairs. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Torus62 Limited (202210507)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202210507 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s right to buy application.

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Transform Housing & Support (202217201)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202217201 Maladministration Abbeyfield

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbance and requests for sound insulation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202317241)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202317241 Reasonable Redress Planned Works

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of replacement windows.

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Birmingham City Council (202314532)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202314532 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of her child being injured from an outstanding repair. Associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202426655)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202426655 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about fly-tipping. Associated complaint.

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Cambridge City Council (202230973)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202230973 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: Repairs to ceilings in the property. The associated complaint.

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202317813)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202317813 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Aids and adaptations. Staff conduct. Fence repairs.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202302666)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202302666 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the increase in her service charge. Administration of the resident’s service charges. Response to the resident’s complaint about the managing agent. Response to the resident’s request for improvements to the block. Response to the resident’s request for evidence …

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Great Places Housing Association (202228214)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202228214 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the: Garden Drainage Fencing Boiler/heating Loft/roof The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Habinteg Housing Association Limited (202411853)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202411853 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of blocked drains and smell of chemical fumes within the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202320003)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202320003 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202324885)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202324885 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of repairs to the window frames. the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202433017)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202433017 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused on medical grounds.

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Nottingham City Council (202318519)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202318519 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s roof. Repairs to the resident’s flooring. The removal of the resident’s sofa from a communal corridor.

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Nottingham City Council (202323633)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202323633 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s repair requests.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202426512)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202426512 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and the completion of the associated works. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about communication. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for adaptations to her home. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202328352)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202328352 Outside Jurisdiction Enquiry stage

The complaint is about the landlord’s: administration and explanation of the service charge account and the standard of service provided. response to concerns about parking restrictions.

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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)