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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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Home Group Limited (202322771)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202322771 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a boiler replacement and the resident’s request for an updated kitchen as part of the works. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202339054)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202339054 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202324786)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202324786 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti-social behaviour. Reports it disclosed unauthorised information to her healthcare provider. Request for a new tenancy agreement. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202234258)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202234258 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of an ongoing roof leak causing damp and mould and issues with the extractor fans. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202312368)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202312368 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication about external cyclical maintenance works. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202328959)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202328959 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s heating and hot water system. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202409715)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202409715 Mediation Old Property Condition categories

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202316180)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202316180 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s request for a management pack during the sale of her property. We have also considered how the landlord handled the complaint.

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Milton Keynes City Council (202318498)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202318498 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the increase in service charges relating to heating the landlord’s handling of an assessment of support available to the resident

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Orbit Group Limited (202304349)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202304349 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the sale of a shared ownership property after the death of the resident.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202326502)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202326502 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to replace the fence at her property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Origin Housing Limited (202413912)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202413912 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of being at risk from her ex-partner. Reports about outstanding repairs to her property. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202326358)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202326358 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report of damp, and its handling of the associated repairs. The resident’s request that it replace the floor covering in the affected room. The resident’s request that it provide alternative accommodation, and reimburse her for the cost of utilities. The …

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202321496)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202321496 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and communication about reports of property damage caused by subsidence.

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Southern Housing (202313629)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202313629 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of poor workmanship in relation to the fitting of the windows. Concerns raised about a concrete patio and water ingress. Request for a new kitchen and bathroom. Associated complaint.

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South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited (SYHA) (202325860)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202325860 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of fence repairs. Complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Group (202308787)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202308787 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s subject access request. Response to the resident’s communication with its contact centre. Handling of its concerns about the resident’s conduct of his tenancy. Response to the resident’s reports of harassment and intimidation by staff. Response to the presence of asbestos …

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Sovereign Network Group (202318094)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202318094 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of water coming into the property. Complaint handling.

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Sparrow Shared Ownership Limited (202309277)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202309277 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Defects the resident reported at his property. The resident’s parking allocation. The associated complaint.

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The Abbeyfield Society (202332725)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202332725 No Maladministration Abbeyfield

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for reimbursement of costs relating to relocation, due to the closure of the home.

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Babergh District Council (202314102)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202314102 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to allow the applicant to succeed his late mother’s tenancy.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202231388)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202231388 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s toilet. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202333661)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202333661 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a roof leak and the time taken for it to remove scaffolding so the required repairs could be carried out. The associated complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202234305)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202234305 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s bathroom and kitchen. Lack of hot water and heating in the property. The complaint. The landlord’s complaint policy says it runs a 2 stage process. It aims to respond at stage 1 within 10 working days of logging …

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202222206)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202222206 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to: Repair the heating system. Replace the smoke detector. Repair the fire sprinkler system. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202322513)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202322513 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for the installation of an electric charging port.

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Kirklees Council (202336416)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202336416 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to reports of a leak from the resident’s bath and bathroom sink, and damage to his belongings. response to reports of damp and mould in the resident’s property. handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202302241)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202302241 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of pests in the property; the associated complaint.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202305487)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202305487 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202312233)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202312233 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak and subsequent damage to her boiler.

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Peabody Trust (202318378)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202318378 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports that other residents were using the communal washing line area to socialise. Reports that the bin storage area was unused. Associated complaint.

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Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202319181)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202319181 Mediation Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of fence repairs at the resident’s property.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202330672)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202330672 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Stonewater Limited (202336531)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202336531 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress at the property.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202334737)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202334737 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about: The landlord’s decision not to upgrade the back door of the property. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the back door. We have also considered how the landlord handled the complaint.

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Walsall Housing Group Limited (202233755)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202233755 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s roof. The associated complaint including the offer of compensation.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202319987)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202319987 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's: Concerns about the increase in his service charge. Concerns about the ground maintenance service being provided. Associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202334443)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202334443 Reasonable Redress Old Estate Management categories

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for it to install a lift in her building.

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Accent Housing Limited (202309091)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202309091 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the condition of the resident’s property at the start of her tenancy.

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Aster Group Limited (202319962)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202319962 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak.

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City of Westminster Council (202418222)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202418222 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould due to ventilation issues. Request for a move on medical grounds. Associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202322286)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202322286 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management transfer.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202323615)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202323615 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A compensation payment offered in a previous complaint. The associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202322677)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202322677 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to: Pipework. Electrics. Reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Harrow (202324259)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202324259 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the removal of asbestos floor tiles from the resident’s flat.

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London Borough of Islington (202308155)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202308155 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of having no heating or hot water. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202322270)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202322270 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a copy of the original terms and conditions of his tenancy. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202418701)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202418701 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202332944)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202332944 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202225258)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202225258 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Personal data. The resident’s reports of ASB. The associated complaint.

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Decisions by year

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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)