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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

16,595 total decisions 12,049 maladministration found 2,256 no maladministration 164 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited 826
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Hyde Housing Association Limited 318

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17 Jul 2024 Partial Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202301222) Case 202301222 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s reports of a leak and associated repairs in her bedroom. … 12 Jul 2024 Outside Jurisdiction Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202305551) Case 202305551 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s decision not to reclassify her property as having two bedrooms rather than three; … 5 Jul 2024 Partial Maladministration Yorkshire Housing Limited (202305079) Case 202305079 · Moving/Buying/Selling Home The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request to reclassify his property as a 2 bedroom. Communication … 26 Jun 2024 Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202320122) Case 202320122 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs including taps and pipework; metal sticking out … 19 Jun 2024 Partial Maladministration Bristol City Council (202308534) Case 202308534 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of a crack, damp and mould in the bedroom; … 17 Jun 2024 Partial Maladministration The Guinness Partnership Limited (202330416) Case 202330416 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of condensation, damp, and mould. The resident’s reports of … 21 May 2024 Maladministration SHAL Housing Limited (202233228) Case 202233228 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property including the heating system, plasterwork in the toilet … 17 May 2024 No Maladministration Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202233550) Case 202233550 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for the living room and bedroom ceiling to be … 8 May 2024 Partial Maladministration Gentoo Group Limited (202301802) Case 202301802 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Plastering repairs to the resident’s bedroom and living room. Repairs reported by … 8 May 2024 Partial Maladministration Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202300960) Case 202300960 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about the security of her bedroom windows and door. … 7 May 2024 Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202306893) Case 202306893 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of the resident’s report of a leak from the shower to the bedroom. 2 May 2024 Partial Maladministration Places for People Group Limited (202214143) Case 202214143 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the patio doors and bedroom window. Repairs to the bathroom … 30 Apr 2024 Partial Maladministration Citizen Housing (202216412) Case 202216412 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of uncovered wiring. Repairs to the bathroom wall. Repairs to the … 30 Apr 2024 Maladministration City of Wolverhampton Council (202208586) Case 202208586 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident's reports of damp and mould in the bedroom. The associated … 10 Apr 2024 Maladministration Southend-on-Sea City Council (202234512) Case 202234512 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of water leaking into the bedroom through the ceiling and the … 4 Apr 2024 Maladministration Leeds City Council (202201683) Case 202201683 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a bedroom window. Repairs to walls in the bedroom and … 28 Mar 2024 Partial Maladministration Kingston upon Thames Council (202214394) Case 202214394 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of requests to install additional security measures following a data breach. The landlord’s … 28 Mar 2024 Maladministration Peabody Trust (202234265) Case 202234265 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Issues in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom including leaks, … 28 Mar 2024 Maladministration Southend-on-Sea City Council (202234954) Case 202234954 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents request for a replacement boundary wall. The landlords handling of … 27 Mar 2024 Maladministration Southern Housing Group Limited (202218695) Case 202218695 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of an outstanding repair to the bedroom light. Complaint … 8 Mar 2024 Partial Maladministration Sanctuary Housing Association (202228858) Case 202228858 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns that a bedroom in the property was not sufficiently … 27 Feb 2024 Partial Maladministration Citizen Housing (202227308) Case 202227308 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of a leak in the bedroom. Associated complaint. 8 Feb 2024 Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202214474) Case 202214474 · Managing Relations The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the replacement bedroom flooring; the complaint, including compensation offered. 1 Feb 2024 Partial Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202201317) Case 202201317 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Multiple repairs to the resident’s: Kitchen. Bathroom. Master bedroom. Guttering. Boiler. The … 31 Jan 2024 Partial Maladministration Birmingham City Council (202213968) Case 202213968 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns relating to the energy efficiency of the property, and … 31 Jan 2024 Partial Maladministration Citizen Housing (202301690) Case 202301690 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The resident has complained about the landlord’s: response to reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), including the use of CCTV and … 31 Jan 2024 Maladministration Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202211070) Case 202211070 · Old Property Condition categories The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: leaks in the property; reports of damp and mould around the … 30 Jan 2024 Maladministration Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202207000) Case 202207000 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a water pipe repair; a repair to the resident’s bedroom window; the … 29 Jan 2024 Maladministration Waltham Forest Council (202200694) Case 202200694 · Managing Relations The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs: Arising from a leak in the bathroom, and the subsequent … 26 Jan 2024 Maladministration Sage Housing Limited (202210088) Case 202210088 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: 2 leaks at the resident’s property which resulted in damp and mould … 11 Jan 2024 Partial Maladministration Raven Housing Trust Limited (202116683) Case 202116683 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Leaks into the living room and back bedroom … 5 Jan 2024 Partial Maladministration Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202209185) Case 202209185 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks from the property above, and the associated … 4 Dec 2023 Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (202202310) Case 202202310 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould issues around the bedroom windows … 9 Nov 2023 Partial Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202119231) Case 202119231 · Moving/Buying/Selling Home The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the front door and extractor fan. Handling of reports … 7 Nov 2023 Maladministration Hackney Council (202212255) Case 202212255 · Old Complaints Handling categories The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: Repair issues in the property including a leak, hole in a bedroom … 31 Oct 2023 Partial Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (202212429) Case 202212429 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to living room flooring and staircase; decision not to replace the … 30 Oct 2023 Partial Maladministration Camden Council (202004368) Case 202004368 · Financial The complaint is about the resident’s reports concerning the landlord’s: Offer of compensation to settle a legal disrepair claim. Consideration … 24 Oct 2023 Partial Maladministration Eastbourne Borough Council (202213599) Case 202213599 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns about multiple property moves prior to her latest move; … 4 Oct 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Enfield (202220213) Case 202220213 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property, including: damp in the bedroom, loose windows, … 27 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Origin Housing Limited (202121339) Case 202121339 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Recurrent leaks from the property above and associated repairs. Repairs to resolve … 11 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Homes Plus Limited (202204960) Case 202204960 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property upon moving in … 8 Sep 2023 Maladministration Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202203481) Case 202203481 · Occupancy Rights The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request it should change the bedroom classification of her property. 30 Aug 2023 Maladministration Magenta Living (202124408) Case 202124408 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported repairs which included: damp and mould in the kitchen. … 10 Aug 2023 Severe Maladministration Hackney Council (202213194) Case 202213194 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s bedroom window. The Ombudsman has also considered the … 8 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202212402) Case 202212402 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a property transfer and the size of the second bedroom at the … 31 Jul 2023 Maladministration Babergh District Council (202207448) Case 202207448 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a rat infestation; a bedroom size/number of rooms appeal; repairs to: the … 25 Jul 2023 No Maladministration Lambeth Council (202111576) Case 202111576 · Moving/Buying/Selling Home The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management transfer to a four-bedroom property. 24 Jul 2023 Partial Maladministration Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202201412) Case 202201412 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to convert the loft, to provide an additional bedroom and bathroom for … 21 Jul 2023 Maladministration Vivid Housing Limited (202207002) Case 202207002 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs including mould, leaks, defective worktops and the resident’s request for it … 20 Jul 2023 Maladministration Bromford Housing Group Limited (202123811) Case 202123811 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns regarding the temperature of the third bedroom within her …