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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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The Riverside Group Limited (202317321)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202317321 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the administration of, and queries regarding, service charges.

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West Kent Housing Association (202320441)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202320441 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about pigeon spikes. Response to the resident’s concerns about the carpark gate. Complaint handling.

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Wiltshire Council (202301667)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202301667 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202325555)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202325555 Partial Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Concerns that the landlord changed her property to supported housing without consultation.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202415634)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202415634 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202415634 A2Dominion Housing Group Limited 26 March 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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Accent Housing Limited (202340007)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202340007 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about dogs barking at a neighbouring property.

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Basildon Borough Council (202315108)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202315108 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the roof and balcony. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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City of Westminster Council (202318036)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202318036 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of water ingress.

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East Suffolk Council (202343843)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202343843 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202315772)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202315772 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of delays in completing kitchen improvements and damages caused when his kitchen was replaced. Complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202336494)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202336494 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak to the roof and the associated repairs within the property. Associated complaint.

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Incommunities Limited (202411510)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202411510 Reasonable Redress Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of communications regarding temporary accommodation between October 2023 and January 2024.

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London Borough of Brent (202325341)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202325341 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The level of caretaking services provided. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202319650)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202319650 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the condition of the water tank in her loft. Request to be sent an inspection report in relation to her disrepair case. Concerns about the temperature of her kitchen and bedroom. We have also investigated the landlord’s record …

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London Borough of Islington (202313724)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202313724 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water ingress, damp and mould. Flooding in the communal basement. Issues with her heating and hot water. Issues with her windows and doors. Concerns about subsidence. This report also considers the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202400915)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202400915 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to windows and the exterior of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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London Borough of Newham (202318465)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202318465 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s Handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the exterior of her property. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202212403)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202212403 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that the landlord replace: The bathroom flooring. The kitchen. The toilet. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202318131)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202318131 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Arrears of rent. The resident’s application for a mutual exchange. The resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202331997)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202331997 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a service charge refund following the sale of his property.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202346165)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202346165 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about his front door and his fire safety concerns. The resident’s reports about a communal light. The resident’s reports about a communal door. The associated complaint.

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Nottingham City Council (202312523)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202312523 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about:

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202316825)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202316825 Reasonable Redress Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the applicant’s request to succeed the property.

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Orbit Group Limited (202322674)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202322674 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Origin Housing Limited (202330025)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202330025 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Pests in the property. Damp and mould in the property. A repair to the manhole. Works to the external air vents. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202228164)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202228164 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise transference. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202206513)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202206513 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp, mould, water ingress, and its handling of the associated repairs. Boundary changes in the communal garden. Reports of antisocial behaviour.

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Peabody Trust (202222376)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202222376 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Peabody Trust (202323656)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202323656 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks into the property. We have also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202402595)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202402595 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following the collapse of the toilet ceiling and repairs to the toilet, bathroom and kitchen ceilings. The related complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202217505)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202217505 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of communal grounds maintenance. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Retirement Lease Housing Association (RLHA) (202307685)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202307685 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s queries regarding their service charge. The resident’s complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202301448)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202301448 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks to the resident’s property and subsequent repair works. The associated complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202316737)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202316737 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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South Cambridgeshire District Council (202323272)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202323272 No Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to install an electrical vehicle (EV) charging point to the property.

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Southern Housing (202315167)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202315167 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roofing repair works. The associated formal complaint.

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Southwark Council (202324142)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202324142 Outside Jurisdiction Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a data breach.

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Southwark Council (202347778)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202347778 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of communal door repairs between July 2022 and March 2023. Response to the resident’s enquiries about communal redecoration. Response to the resident’s concerns about window cleaning in 2022. Handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and vandalism. We have also investigated …

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Sovereign Network Group (202324625)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202324625 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that his Velux window blind was broken. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202333482)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202333482 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of a repair to the resident's balcony door.

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Thrive Homes Limited (202318487)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202318487 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of and communication about cleaning, repair, and maintenance of the communal areas and fixtures in the resident’s block of flats.

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Torus62 Limited (202332989)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202332989 Partial 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 investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202206352)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202206352 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks in the property and the subsequent damage caused.

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West Northamptonshire Council (202308586)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202308586 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the resident’s property (including reports of damp and mould). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord's complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202315372)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202315372 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's request for it to repair a garden fence. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202322132)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202322132 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a fire being caused by a contractor.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202320826)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202320826 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Theft of the resident’s belongings from his van. Request for CCTV footage relating to theft of the resident’s belongings. Repair issues to the CCTV and communal gate. The complaint.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202230740)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202230740 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of an ant infestation at her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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ForHousing Limited (202329766)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202329766 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damaged floor tiles in the downstairs toilet. Damp and mould work relating to plastering, damp proofing, and ventilation. The associated complaint, including compensation.

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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)