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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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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202319998)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202319998 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The safety of the boiler and heating system in the resident’s property. The resident’s complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202422923)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202422923 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs including works to remedy damp and mould, snagging issues in the bathroom, the installation of a double radiator in the bedroom, pipes under the kitchen sink and several lights in the property not working. The replacement of damaged and missing items. …

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Places for People Group Limited (202227269)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202227269 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition categories

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

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Places for People Group Limited (202319514)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202319514 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repairs to the resident’s bathroom.

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Sheffield City Council (202218226)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202218226 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen. Response to the resident's reports of a central heating fault. Complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202309939)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202309939 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a breakdown of service charges. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202306966)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202306966 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of: An incident in May 2020 in which her son had fallen out of a window. Antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her downstairs neighbour.

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Stonewater Limited (202338700)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202338700 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: reports of a leak causing damp and mould. the complaint.

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West Kent Housing Association (202333042)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202333042 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident has complained that the landlord missed an appointment to inspect damp and mould in her home. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Westminster City Council (202319436)

13 Feb 2025 Case 202319436 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a repair required to the ventilation system. Reports of damp and mould. Request to replace her front door. Reports of drainage issues in her bathroom.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202326061)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202326061 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for various repairs in the property.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202314418)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202314418 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould and window repairs at the resident’s property. The reimbursement of the resident’s damaged belongings. Fire safety concerns including cladding. Concerns about the communal areas including the outside space and anti-social behaviour. The associated complaint.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202328124)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202328124 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of property repairs. Concerns about communication about his rent.

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Cobalt Housing Limited (202318338)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202318338 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a personal injury. Reports of delays to complete multiple repairs. Associated complaint.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202307683)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202307683 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s administration of the rent account in 2022 and 2023. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Great Yarmouth Borough Council (202405474)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202405474 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Temporary move. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record-keeping.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202211631)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202211631 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a leaking toilet and bath, causing damage to the kitchen ceiling and bathroom flooring. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202228709)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202228709 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and an upgrade to the communal front door. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Kirklees Council (202408595)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202408595 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: roof repairs. window repairs. damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202411513)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202411513 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the leaseholder’s: Reports of water ingress and associated outstanding repairs. Complaint. This report has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202340776)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202340776 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a leak and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202303854)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202303854 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A leak from a radiator and the loss of heating and hot water. Issues with the electricity to the upstairs of her property. A leak from her roof. Damp and mould in her property and her concerns that …

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Southern Housing (202405905)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202405905 Severe Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Sovereign Network Group (202200747)

12 Feb 2025 Case 202200747 No Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

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

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Camden Council (202320145)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202320145 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of major works to the communal area. The landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202412825)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202412825 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Repairs to his TV aerial. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202404395)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202404395 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the balcony door and windows.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202318553)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202318553 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for information regarding his service charge. Associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202302854)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202302854 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of having no heating or hot water between 8 January 2023 and 21 March 2023. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202300442)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202300442 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The management of the resident’s rent account. The resident’s concerns about poor staff communication. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202317344)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202317344 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for permission to install a gate to restrict access. Formal complaint.

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Accent Housing Limited (202313384)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202313384 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the kitchen. Kitchen leaks and associated repairs.

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Babergh District Council (202318473)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202318473 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about:

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202405178)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202405178 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding asbestos in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Curo Places Limited (202309540)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202309540 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The compliant is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202320126)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202320126 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property, in particular: The condition of the kitchen. The condition of the bathroom. Concerns about damp and mould.

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Homes Plus Limited (202318747)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202318747 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of: Defects and concerns about the property after she moved in. Alleged discrimination.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202229153)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202229153 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of blockages in the plumbing at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202410519)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202410519 Partial Maladministration Financial

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management transfer due to domestic violence. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a service charge refund.

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Phoenix Community Housing Association (Bellingham and Downham) Limited (202324147)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202324147 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s reports about gases entering the property. The resident's concerns about whether the carbon monoxide alarms were working correctly. The installation of a kitchen extractor fan. The resident’s reports of the neighbour interfering with her water and power supply. The associated …

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Retirement Lease Housing Association (202307689)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202307689 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s queries regarding its service charge budget. The landlord's handling of the resident’s complaint

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Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202312486)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202312486 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a floorboard repair.

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SHAL Housing Limited (202226625)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202226625 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Repairs to the guttering. A lack of hot water in the property. Repairs to the bathroom window. Damp and mould. Staff conduct The complaint.

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Southampton City Council (202306049)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202306049 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of defects to the property causing damp and mould. Complaints handling.

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Citizen Housing (202310811)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202310811 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a freezer being unplugged and food being affected.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202231267)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202231267 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports about her neighbour’s building works and associated damage to her property. Reports about water leaks affecting her property and the neighbouring property. Requests for it to investigate rising damp. Formal complaints.

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202210333)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202210333 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of roof repairs and water ingress. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202409992)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202409992 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of antisocial behaviour. The associated complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Home Group Limited (202334483)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202334483 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The temperature of radiators at the property. Reports of damp and mould. Reports of repairs to the front door, rear guttering, kitchen electrics, and a step. Reports of a woodlice infestation. Request for a letter regarding adaptations. The associated complaint.

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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)