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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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Accent Housing Limited (202309515)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202309515 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the increase in rent and service charges. the landlord’s communication and information regarding service charges.

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Accent Housing Limited (202347889)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347889 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 considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Barnsbury Housing Association (202439886)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202439886 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about its pest control contractor taking pictures in the property without permission. The landlord’s handling of its contractor reports concerning the cleanliness of the property, and the resident’s concerns about staff conduct.

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Birmingham City Council (202348410)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202348410 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

REPORT COMPLAINT 202348410 Birmingham City Council 31 January 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. […]

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Birmingham City Council (202408574)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202408574 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: a leak. mould in her home. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202315073)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202315073 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance.

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Bristol City Council (202307720)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202307720 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information regarding her energy usage and billing. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202225014)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202225014 Mediation Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould. A vermin infestation in the loft. The level of insulation in the loft.

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Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (202315189)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202315189 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to withdraw and reject the resident’s Right to Buy (RTB) application on the basis that the property is exempt, as it is suitable for the elderly. The landlord’s handling of outstanding repairs . This includes repairs in relation to: A roof leak. Damp …

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Camden Council (202305095)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202305095 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to transfer to another property. Request for a surveyor’s report from 2021 for his property. Reports about repairs to the communal stairs, his front door, kitchen cupboards and flooring, as well as the large crack in the living room …

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Camden Council (202310075)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202310075 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s queries about service charges for fire risk assessment works. the associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202339236)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202339236 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202339236 Camden Council 31 January 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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Camden Council (202401811)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202401811 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of roof repairs and the associated internal damage, damp, and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to consider the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Canterbury City Council (202109390)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202109390 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the resident's concerns about:

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Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited (202313329)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202313329 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202313329 Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited 31 January 2025 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202233485)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202233485 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202305040)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202305040 Outside Jurisdiction Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s management of parking on the resident’s estate.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202314235)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202314235 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident concerning its handling of repairs to the front door.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202320638)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202320638 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs in the kitchen, living room and bathroom. roof repairs and associated damp and mould in the property. asbestos in the ceilings. repairs to the heating and hot water in the property. a pest infestation. antisocial behaviour concerning a neighbour. a temporary …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202401269)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202401269 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of recurring damp and mould and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202419433)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202419433 No Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for: An inspection of the property. A management transfer.

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202221657)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202221657 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould, boiler repairs, and its response to her associated complaint.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202403923)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202403923 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a lack of heating and hot water. The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint handling.

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Great Places Housing Association (202313033)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202313033 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about the property condition and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202407684)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202407684 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported roof and kitchen light repairs. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Harlow District Council (202319949)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202319949 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about the property condition and her repairs reports.

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Homes Plus Limited (202304014)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304014 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202409760)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202409760 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs recommended by pest control; record keeping; handling of the resident’s reports of repairs and damp issues in her bathroom and kitchen; handling of the resident’s reports of repair issues to the garden fence: The Ombudsman has …

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Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited (202310248)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202310248 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property bathroom and the conduct of the landlord’s contractors. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaint’s handling and the level of compensation offered.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202304320)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304320 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof leaks and roof replacement work. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Brent (202336766)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202336766 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs related to damp and mould. the resident’s request for heating in her WC.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202341738)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202341738 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that his windows needed replacing. The time taken by the landlord to remove the scaffolding after completing the repairs. The landlord’s handling of the complaint. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202347245)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347245 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal door and door entry system. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202406859)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202406859 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the leaseholder's: Reports of water ingress from the roof. Complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202216087)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202216087 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak from the roof and into the bathroom. Complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202340688)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202340688 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about ventilation in the bathroom. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202408396)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202408396 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about leaks, and damp and mould within the property. Reports of repairs to the balcony, the bathroom ceiling, and the boiler at the property. Associated complaint.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202230894)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202230894 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs that were included in a disrepair claim. The resident’s reports about his stop tap and toilet. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Muir Group Housing Association Limited (202214276)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202214276 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and the resident’s subsequent request for compensation. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202316451)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202316451 Partial Maladministration Financial

REPORT COMPLAINT 202316451 Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) 31 January 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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Notting Hill Genesis (202413112)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202413112 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about drainage issues at the property. Reports of damp and mould, and sewage related smells coming from her neighbour’s property. Request to transfer to another property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202200827)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202200827 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The level of service charge. The resident’s concerns about a breach of her tenancy agreement. The resident’s service charge account management. Communal door repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202222184)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202222184 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Noise and antisocial behaviour (ASB). ASB affecting other residents. Pets causing a nuisance in communal areas. Poor staff conduct. This report has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202310217)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202310217 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation following damage to her electric bike. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202406125)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202406125 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's request for adaptations. The associated complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202347781)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347781 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s bathroom. Repairs to the resident’s living room ceiling. Repairs to the resident’s kitchen. Kitchen replacement. Exterior holes leading to pest infestation. Damp and mould in the bathroom. The complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202405076)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202405076 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's: Request for a managed housing transfer. Reports of noise nuisance.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202439058)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202439058 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Requests to be rehoused. Reports of outstanding repairs in the property. Reports of outstanding communal repairs. Reports of pests. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Concerns about contractor conduct. Reports about issues with car parking facilities.

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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)