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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 Guinness Partnership Limited (202322309)

12 Mar 2025 Case 202322309 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s rent account at the end of the tenancy.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202341163)

12 Mar 2025 Case 202341163 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of an electrical house fire. Associated complaint.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202310709)

12 Mar 2025 Case 202310709 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident's request to move. The landlord's handling of the resident's complaint.

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Waverley Borough Council (202413277)

12 Mar 2025 Case 202413277 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for use of her garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202323177)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202323177 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about how the landlord handled repairs to the resident’s front and back doors.

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Abri Group Limited (202302093)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202302093 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The residents request to sell her share of her property. The complaint.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202230605)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202230605 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Leaks, damp and mould in her home, together with the associated repairs. Antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her upstairs neighbour. The Service has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Homes Plus Limited (202321278)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202321278 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the positioning of the carbon monoxide detector.

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Lambeth Council (202322062)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202322062 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Blocked drains and pipes, which caused multiple back surges of sewage into the property. The dissolution of estate meetings and communication about this. An increase in service charge. The formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202231157)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202231157 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of issues with her windows. This investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202318080)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202318080 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a boiler repair.

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Moat Homes Limited (202222369)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202222369 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about her boiler. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202234742)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202234742 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a communal gate. We have also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202302264)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202302264 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of a roof leak. The associated complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Orbit Group Limited (202339756)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202339756 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and concerns of domestic abuse. Request for a managed move. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202233466)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202233466 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to repair a gate to the communal bin area. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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Peabody Trust (202308551)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202308551 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs and damage to the property following a long term temporary move to carry out major repair works. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202329607)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202329607 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to resolve an issue with the external communal lights. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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Southern Housing (202311125)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202311125 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of communal repairs. Concerns regarding communal cleaning. Concerns relating to fire safety, including fire doors and cladding. Complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202318479)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202318479 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of repairs to the communal roof and its decision to re-charge the resident. The complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202319837)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202319837 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Torus62 Limited (202405354)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202405354 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's: reports of damp, mould and outstanding repairs. complaint. This report has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202416849)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202416849 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the condition of the frame around her front door.

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Accent Housing Limited (202317904)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202317904 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when he moved in.

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Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (202233574)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202233574 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: An appointment to inspect the disability adaptations in the resident’s home. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202316614)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202316614 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

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

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Connexus Homes Limited (202316468)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202316468 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The replacement of the heating system and the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Request for soundproofing. Request for a replacement kitchen. The related complaint.

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Connexus Homes Limited (202330013)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202330013 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. Complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202309170)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202309170 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to a bin shed lock. The resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to an external gate. The resident’s complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202417447)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202417447 Partial Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: An emergency repair to the resident’s bathroom light. The resident’s reports of communal lighting repairs.

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Leicester City Council (202319673)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202319673 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about parking.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202311021)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202311021 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB). Staff misconduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Newcastle City Council (202317600)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202317600 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about dust from a demolition site. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202213353)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202213353 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to communal lighting. The Ombudsman will also consider the associated complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202234801)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202234801 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water leaks from flooding and a blocked drain. Water leaks from a leaking roof and rainwater pipe. Damage caused to his property and personal possessions. The resident’s complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202346145)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202346145 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and communication from the Housing Officer (HO). Request for a move to another property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202412654)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202412654 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about damp and mould within the property. Request to transfer to another property. Associated complaint.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202308659)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202308659 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of a lift breakdown. the resident’s request for emergency lift breakdown procedures if the lift were to break down again. the associated complaint.

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Torus62 Limited (202314751)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202314751 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a tree in a neighbouring property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202229500)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202229500 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlords: Handling of the resident’s reports of repairs at the property. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202305570)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202305570 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the level of service charges. the landlord’s management of the resident’s rent account.

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Luton Borough Council (202234460)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202234460 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries about waste management charges.

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Norwich City Council (202318315)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202318315 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following a leak from the wet room.

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Orbit Group Limited (202336916)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202336916 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of issues with doors in the property. Associated complaint.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202320150)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202320150 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about cleaning of communal areas.

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202323378)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202323378 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repair required to the resident’s boiler and the resident’s reported increase in energy usage. The resident’s issues with a decoration voucher. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Redwing Living Limited (202319794)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202319794 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202319794 Regenda Limited 7 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 case. This […]

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The Riverside Group Limited (202215835)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202215835 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property and associated repairs. the associated complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202217774)

6 Mar 2025 Case 202217774 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs within the resident’s bathroom, including damp and mould. The resident’s complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202127364)

6 Mar 2025 Case 202127364 No Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report that its operative had damaged a manhole cover.

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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)