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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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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202114683)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202114683 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202111146)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202111146 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of work to repair damage caused by a leak. The landlord’s communication and complaint handling.

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Torus62 Limited (202234170)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202234170 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs, relating to: Reports of damp in the resident’s property. A defective stairlift.

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Waltham Forest Council (202218457)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202218457 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould, and repairs to the bathroom including the installation of an extractor fan and the replacement of a bath panel and bathroom tiles. The associated formal complaint.

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Advance Housing and Support Limited (202207347)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202207347 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the servicing of the boiler. Concerns that the boiler was not operating correctly and her report of the boiler leaking on 31 August 2021. Complaints about the above matters.

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Aster Group Limited (202221546)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202221546 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water leaking from a bay window. The resident’s reports of damp and mould. This service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202115129)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202115129 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: Service charges. The upkeep and maintenance of the building. The communal water tank. Fire safety. Refuse collectors. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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ForHousing Limited (202118101)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202118101 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of leaks at the property. Handling of repairs at the property. Complaint handling.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202124467)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202124467 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about repairs to the property. Complaints handling.

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202114130)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202114130 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202205605)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202205605 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for repairs including damp and mould. Response to the related complaint. Knowledge and information management.

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Peabody Trust (202013606)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202013606 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of planned bollard installation and related parking issues. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202127655)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202127655 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a full breakdown of the completion statement, and a refund of fees and charges following the surrender of his lease. The associated complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202216167)

12 Oct 2023 Case 202216167 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of two leaks: A leak from the bathroom, which affected the dining room ceiling. A leak within the kitchen which affected the kitchen flooring.

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Midland Heart Limited (202212883)

11 Oct 2023 Case 202212883 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: shower replacement works; graffiti and signage removal; the resident’s request for a gate. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202119350)

11 Oct 2023 Case 202119350 Outside Jurisdiction Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the resident’s report that the landlord failed to comply with the court injunction issued in May 2022.

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One Housing Group Limited (202218187)

11 Oct 2023 Case 202218187 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about the service charge relating to the building insurance.

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Stonewater Limited (202202095)

11 Oct 2023 Case 202202095 Reasonable Redress Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s removal of the resident’s belongings following the end of his tenancy.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202122236)

11 Oct 2023 Case 202122236 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports regarding repairs to her windows and conservatory roof. complaints handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202225242)

11 Oct 2023 Case 202225242 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The landlord’s handling of bathroom repairs. The landlord’s decision not to investigate the complaint.

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Wandsworth Council (202208283)

11 Oct 2023 Case 202208283 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: Reports of water ingress into the property. A request for compensation for personal losses The leaseholder’s complaints.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202116351)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202116351 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about delays and repairs during the ‘Right to Buy’ (RTB) process.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202220172)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202220172 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a bad odour entering her property; response to the resident’s reports of poor staff conduct; complaints handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202223518)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202223518 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of replacement flooring at the resident’s property following a leak.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202126775)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202126775 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's queries relating to third-party service charge costs.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202116972)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202116972 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: Components of the resident’s service charge. The landlord’s conduct towards the resident in carrying out its housing management functions.

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Teign Housing (202113413)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202113413 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from his neighbour, and; the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour from his neighbour.

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Wealden District Council (202120942)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202120942 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's request for a fence so he can have a guide dog.

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Golding Homes Limited (202211641)

9 Oct 2023 Case 202211641 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Reports of damp following a previous Ombudsman determination; Reports of Silverfish; Reports of bathroom drainage issues; Vulnerabilities, health and welfare concerns; Complaint handling.

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Hackney Council (202210294)

9 Oct 2023 Case 202210294 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord's handling of the resident's repairs. The Ombudsman investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202120467)

9 Oct 2023 Case 202120467 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. handling of the resident’s appeal in connection with decisions made by the landlord’s priority move panel. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202105513)

9 Oct 2023 Case 202105513 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the window replacement works. Response to a leak affecting the property and the associated internal damage. Handling of the formal complaint in relation to the above mentioned matters.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202210139)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202210139 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Its decision to let a property to the alleged perpetrator. The resident’s complaint.

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Camden Council (202232069)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202232069 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of a leak from the roof entering the resident’s property. the resident’s concerns that she was not able to make a home insurance claim for the internal damage caused to the property, due to the repairs to the roof remaining outstanding. …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202119820)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202119820 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Allegations of ASB made against the resident. The resident’s related complaint. A request for the resident to remove his camera doorbell.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215486)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202215486 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202215486 Clarion Housing Association Limited 6 October 2023 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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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202104917)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202104917 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the termination of the resident’s former tenancy. Handling of the administration of the resident's rent account. Handling of the resident’s possessions. Handling of the resident’s reports about damp and mould at the former property.

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Harlow District Council (202210843)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202210843 Outside Jurisdiction ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s concerns about the location of the bin stores and the construction of the bin stores. sending the resident rent requests. handling of the resident’s neighbour erecting a birdhouse outside the resident’s home. placement of fencing around the bin store.

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Harlow District Council (202219873)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202219873 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. The resident also complained about the landlord’s decision not to increase her medical priority banding following a medical assessment. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this …

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Livin Housing Limited (202225907)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202225907 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the housing officer’s handling of anti-social behaviour; the landlord’s decision to serve a breach of tenancy warning letter on the resident; and his associated complaint.

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Moat Homes Limited (202123201)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202123201 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s queries about cyclical works and a resulting service charge dispute; Response to a subject access request; Handling of the associated complaint.

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North Tyneside Council (202301137)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202301137 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of upgrade works to the resident’s kitchen.

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Orbit Group Limited (202219418)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202219418 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of damp, mould and outstanding repairs. This report will also look at the landlord’s: complaint handling; and record keeping.

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Places for People Group Limited (202217519)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202217519 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the tenancy sign-up process. handling of repairs. This service has also investigated the landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202214534)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202214534 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's: Handling of repairs to the resident’s front door. Complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202112348)

5 Oct 2023 Case 202112348 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns about the provision and delivery of communal cleaning to the block; and complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202221323)

5 Oct 2023 Case 202221323 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs including leaks from a downpipe and blocked guttering. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202201619)

5 Oct 2023 Case 202201619 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of poor workmanship relating to balcony repairs.

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Stonewater Limited (202121185)

5 Oct 2023 Case 202121185 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the communal areas of the building, including exterior and interior lighting, locks to the utility cupboard doors, and a repair to the external front door, being charged for through service charges. Reports concerning inadequate grounds maintenance …

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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.

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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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