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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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Lewisham Council (202347050)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202347050 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould affecting her property. A temporary decant.

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London Borough of Newham (202226552)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202226552 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding: Repairs to the loft hatch and insulation. Plastering in the main bedroom. Fencing in the garden. The neighbour’s overhanging tree. A leak in the bathroom and the subsequent damage caused in the property. The complaint and level of …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202305784)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305784 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to issue a notice of seeking possession (NOSP). Handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202219217)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202219217 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202219217 London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 29 November 2024 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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223776)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202223776 Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of damp and mould and water leaks through bedroom windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Record keeping. Associated complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202230164)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202230164 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of: Concerns about service charges Repairs to the property and bin store. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202313921)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202313921 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The resident’s concerns about retaliation from her neighbour following her reports. The resident’s concerns about earlier reports by former residents involving the neighbour. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202317798)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202317798 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Magenta Living (202234363)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202234363 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202311399)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202311399 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s arrears dispute. The resident’s reports of incorrect sales information. The resident’s defects liability period (DLP). The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Moat Homes Limited (202340083)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202340083 Partial Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s front door. Reports of damp and mould. The resident’s requests to move to another property.

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Newark and Sherwood District Council (202324726)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202324726 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (202313683)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202313683 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Request for adaptations in the garden. Reports of repair issues following a flood. Complaints handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202326292)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202326292 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. Damage caused to the resident’s possessions. The resident’s reports of items having been removed from the property without her consent. The resident’s request to be moved via a management transfer. The resident’s complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202337760)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202337760 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication regarding an event held in a neighbour’s flat. Handling of the resident’s query about the neighbour’s flooring.

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One Housing Group Limited (202305979)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305979 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 associated complaint.

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One Housing Group Limited (202328255)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202328255 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the boiler in the resident’s property.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202317916)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202317916 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of a leak. Request to repair or replace damaged flooring, a wash basin and a toilet at her property.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202325751)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202325751 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs throughout the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a managed move. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Peabody Trust (202232974)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202232974 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks from the communal roof causing damp and mould to the interior of his flat. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202417964)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202417964 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise and request for soundproofing. The resident’s concerns about the erection and position of a fence.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202324731)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202324731 Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould at the property. Reports of heating issues. Concerns about the condition of the bathroom. Concerns about the condition of the kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202308377)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202308377 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports about the cost and efficiency of her heating system; the associated complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202311244)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202311244 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about a leak and the related repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202328174)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202328174 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: The boundary fence and gate. The windows and door. The bedroom ceiling. The central heating.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202341321)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202341321 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of damp and mould. The landlord's handling of roof repairs. The landlord's complaint handling. The level of compensation offered by the landlord and its decision not to refund rent.

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Southern Housing (202108019)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202108019 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request to replace the windows and back door. Reports of antisocial behaviour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202213458)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202213458 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: alleged anti-social behaviour, repairs to the resident’s property, the associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202300899)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202300899 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Mould. Damp and flooring. Silverfish infestation. Damaged personal possessions. The associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202305692)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305692 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping and information management.

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Southern Housing (202345478)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202345478 No Maladministration Planned Works

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to retain her CCTV security system.

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Southwark Council (202227200)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202227200 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs needed to the communal drains.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202306857)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202306857 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to her requests for repairs to her front gate and fencing. The resident also complained about the landlord’s handling of her requests for repairs to the WC, hallway, kitchen and a security light.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202320827)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202320827 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of cold air entering his property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

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Stonewater Limited (202234548)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202234548 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of noise and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Stonewater Limited (202301180)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202301180 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of reports that contractors had not done communal cleaning. The landlord's handling of communal repairs. The Ombudsman has also decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Thanet District Council (202400557)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202400557 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Vivid Housing Limited (202402563)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202402563 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the roof allowing entry for pests. Reports of repairs to the driveway. Fire safety concerns. Associated complaint.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202311610)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202311610 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Repairs to the door entry system during and after a power cut. Concerns about fire safety and whether the landlord provided a service in return for the fire safety service charge.

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Wandsworth Council (202305904)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305904 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about refurbishment works at the property and the subsequent remedial works. The associated complaint.

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Your Housing Group Limited (202234964)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202234964 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the flooring in the upstairs bathroom and downstairs wet room. Reports of damp and mould. Reports of a rat infestation. The complaint. The landlord operated a 2-stage complaints policy. The policy states the landlord will provide a stage 1 complaint …

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202304405)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202304405 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports about drain blockages and smells.

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Amplius Living (202318202)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202318202 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of and response to the resident’s concerns about repairs following a structural survey. The landlord's complaint handling.

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Arun District Council (202408362)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202408362 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Birmingham City Council (202211353)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202211353 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of leaks and the associated repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Bolton at Home Limited (202321740)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202321740 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to have their name removed from a tenancy. The resident’s priority for social housing.

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Camden Council (202226292)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202226292 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication with the resident following reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Citizen Housing (202325904)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202325904 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about repairs to the communal entry door.

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202315154)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202315154 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202338215)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202338215 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a gas leak at the property.

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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)