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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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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202334343)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202334343 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202319093)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202319093 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Associated complaint.

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Islington Council (202308662)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202308662 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for: Emergency accommodation. Compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Kirklees Council (202325823)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202325823 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs including damp and mould, removal of polystyrene ceiling tiles in the hallway, repairs to the kitchen ceiling, repairs to the windows and clearing the rear gutter at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202315432)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202315432 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202217703)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202217703 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of repairs, including: The boiler. The shower door. A leak coming through the bathroom ceiling from the roof. A leak under her kitchen sink. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202348692)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202348692 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Repairs to the front door, windows, and intercom. Concerns raised about the maintenance/upkeep of communal areas. Concerns raised about its record keeping. Service charge enquiries. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202324683)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202324683 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a damaged extraction unit in the property.

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202401031)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202401031 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and response to the resident’s: Reports of water ingress from exterior walls and windows. Reports of damp and mould inside the property. Request for a claim to be made on its liability insurance. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of …

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Soha Housing Limited (202301865)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202301865 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about monthly charges which are not applicable to him. Associated formal complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202232633)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202232633 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s responses to the leaseholder’s request for information about the renewal of cavity wall insulation in his building.

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Thanet District Council (202227258)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202227258 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202324940)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202324940 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property.

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Cognatum Estates Ltd (202302873)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202302873 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s concerns about: The level of service charges. The administration of service charges.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202307744)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202307744 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s Handling of work while the resident was decanted. Handling of concerns about staff conduct. Complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202230233)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202230233 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the resident’s reports about the landlord’s handling of structural repairs causing dampness and damage to his property.

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Midland Heart Limited (202225075)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202225075 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Heating and hot water repairs. Roof leaks affecting the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Northumberland Council (202324329)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202324329 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a damp bedroom floor. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202319144)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202319144 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of the neighbours feeding the birds. Measures to prevent birds sitting on the resident’s roof, causing excrement and damage. Delays in providing a copy of an Environmental Health report.

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Waltham Forest Council (202205559)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202205559 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: reports of a leak. reports of delays in providing information concerning the sale of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202400057)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202400057 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Faults with the resident’s mechanical ventilation system. The resident’s report of smells from a bathroom drain. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202408018)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202408018 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Communal lighting repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202305125)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202305125 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Leeds City Council (202230989)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202230989 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202316955)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202316955 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202124501)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202124501 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Peabody Trust (202344678)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202344678 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be considered for an increased transfer priority banding on medical grounds. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a bathroom extractor fan to be repositioned.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202315368)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202315368 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of boundary issues with her neighbouring property. associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202231935)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202231935 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s concerns the fence she installed might lead to her eviction. Outstanding repairs in the resident’s property, including for damp and mould. Resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Resident’s request to move. The Ombudsman has also addressed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202303477)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202303477 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of draughts and the property not retaining heat. Reports of damp and mould in the property. Request for evidence of its service charge expenditure. Complaints.

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Aster Group Limited (202404076)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202404076 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Roof repairs. Reports of damp and mould. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for a management transfer. Formal complaint.

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Basildon Borough Council (202323484)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202323484 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks to the resident’s wet room.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202222119)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202222119 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the way the landlord handled the resident’s: Reports of an ongoing leak from a roof terrace. Temporary decants. Complaint. This report has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202305122)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305122 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould repairs and improvement work. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202318286)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202318286 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of low water pressure and a lack of hot water in the property. Complaints.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202326870)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202326870 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about staff conduct during a telephone call.

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Derby City Council (202345219)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202345219 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of disability adaptations at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Falcon Housing Association C.I.C (202224190)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202224190 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and adaptation requests at the property. The associated complaint.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202217964)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202217964 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents’: Reports about repairs to soffits, facias and guttering Reports about fencing. Reports about antisocial behaviour (‘ASB’) and noise. Reports about parking issues. Reports about a neighbour extending their land. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202345481)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202345481 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the resident’s property, including: Damp and mould. Window repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202312808)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202312808 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord handling of: The maintenance of a hedge. The associated complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202228400)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202228400 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Draughts and cold. A leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Home Group Limited (202302832)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202302832 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of her property being cold. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202308385)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202308385 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to cut back the trees in her back garden. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to remove waste from her garden.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202226674)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202226674 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about a thermostat. Associated formal complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202230105)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202230105 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of his reports of leaks in the bathroom.

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Islington Council (202302456)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202302456 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a beeping noise. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Kirklees Council (202314578)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202314578 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s:

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Lambeth Council (202402474)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202402474 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks and associated damage at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Lewisham Council (202326309)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202326309 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of: Leaks, damp, and mould. Issues with the toilet flush.

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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)