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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202303052)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202303052 Reasonable Redress Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the managing agent’s handling of repairs to the electric vehicle (EV) charging point.

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Peabody Trust (202217946)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202217946 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to his reports that his bedroom is too cold and his request for a rent reduction due to the bedroom being unusable.

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Stonewater Limited (202305679)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202305679 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by the resident relating to dog noise. Reports of ASB by a neighbour towards the resident. The related complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202335489)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202335489 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to requests to be decanted while asbestos work was carried out. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202304403)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202304403 Reasonable Redress Old Tenants Behaviour categories

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

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Amplius Living (202305793)

6 Feb 2025 Case 202305793 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents’ request to assign her tenancy to her son.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202329196)

6 Feb 2025 Case 202329196 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about repairs to the banister at the resident’s property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202314377)

6 Feb 2025 Case 202314377 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of poor staff conduct at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202400857)

6 Feb 2025 Case 202400857 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Consideration of the resident’s request to be rehoused. Response to the resident’s reports of a leak, associated repairs, and mould. Response to the resident’s queries about the payment of a months’ rent in advance. Complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202306957)

6 Feb 2025 Case 202306957 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident reports of noise disturbances from a neighbour. The resident’s reports of leaks in the property. The associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202315806)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202315806 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns about damp and mould works completed before moving into the property. reports of leaks, damp, and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202327139)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202327139 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: a leak from the roof. antisocial behaviour (ASB). This report has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Community Gateway Association Limited (202202470)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202202470 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Redbridge (202230847)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202230847 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents reports of repairs including a leaking roof, concerns for the structural safety of the roof, drainage issues and ground flooding. The landlord’s complaint handling. We have also investigated the landlord’s record keeping.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202303439)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202303439 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports about repairs to her windows and doors. Complaints handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202314679)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202314679 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak into the resident’s property which resulted in damp and mould.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202412505)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202412505 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to repair rather than replace the resident’s kitchen. This investigation will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bristol City Council (202309819)

4 Feb 2025 Case 202309819 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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Home Group Limited (202211705)

4 Feb 2025 Case 202211705 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repair to a communal door on his floor. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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MHS Homes Ltd (202322695)

4 Feb 2025 Case 202322695 Partial Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a mouse infestation in the property. Request for a housing transfer.

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Places for People Group Limited (202300366)

4 Feb 2025 Case 202300366 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a leaking roof window, a roof or guttering leak, and to re-enamel the bath. The resident’s reports of damp. The resident’s request for a new kitchen, bathroom, boiler, triple glazing, and for the landlord to relocate a radiator. Communal repairs …

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The Havebury Housing Partnership (202301040)

4 Feb 2025 Case 202301040 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Report of staff conduct, inappropriate behaviour and language by a technician that attended the property. Formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223130)

3 Feb 2025 Case 202223130 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of defects in her new home. Complaint.

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Midland Heart Limited (202301132)

3 Feb 2025 Case 202301132 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Abri Group Limited (202314966)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202314966 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Accent Housing Limited (202309515)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202309515 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the increase in rent and service charges. the landlord’s communication and information regarding service charges.

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Accent Housing Limited (202347889)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347889 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Barnsbury Housing Association (202439886)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202439886 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about its pest control contractor taking pictures in the property without permission. The landlord’s handling of its contractor reports concerning the cleanliness of the property, and the resident’s concerns about staff conduct.

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Birmingham City Council (202348410)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202348410 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

REPORT COMPLAINT 202348410 Birmingham City Council 31 January 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 (202408574)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202408574 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: a leak. mould in her home. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202315073)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202315073 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance.

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Bristol City Council (202307720)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202307720 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information regarding her energy usage and billing. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202225014)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202225014 Mediation Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould. A vermin infestation in the loft. The level of insulation in the loft.

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Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (202315189)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202315189 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to withdraw and reject the resident’s Right to Buy (RTB) application on the basis that the property is exempt, as it is suitable for the elderly. The landlord’s handling of outstanding repairs . This includes repairs in relation to: A roof leak. Damp …

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Camden Council (202305095)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202305095 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to transfer to another property. Request for a surveyor’s report from 2021 for his property. Reports about repairs to the communal stairs, his front door, kitchen cupboards and flooring, as well as the large crack in the living room …

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Camden Council (202310075)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202310075 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s queries about service charges for fire risk assessment works. the associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202339236)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202339236 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202339236 Camden Council 31 January 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. This […]

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Camden Council (202401811)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202401811 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of roof repairs and the associated internal damage, damp, and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to consider the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Canterbury City Council (202109390)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202109390 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the resident's concerns about:

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Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited (202313329)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202313329 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202313329 Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited 31 January 2025 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202233485)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202233485 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202305040)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202305040 Outside Jurisdiction Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s management of parking on the resident’s estate.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202314235)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202314235 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident concerning its handling of repairs to the front door.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202320638)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202320638 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs in the kitchen, living room and bathroom. roof repairs and associated damp and mould in the property. asbestos in the ceilings. repairs to the heating and hot water in the property. a pest infestation. antisocial behaviour concerning a neighbour. a temporary …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202401269)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202401269 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of recurring damp and mould and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202419433)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202419433 No Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for: An inspection of the property. A management transfer.

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202221657)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202221657 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould, boiler repairs, and its response to her associated complaint.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202403923)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202403923 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a lack of heating and hot water. The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint handling.

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Great Places Housing Association (202313033)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202313033 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about the property condition and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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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

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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

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