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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.

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Peabody Trust (202107901)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202107901 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repairs to the resident’s roof. The resident’s request for compensation.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202108884)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202108884 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is regarding the resident’s: Request to be rehoused. Reports of noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB). This investigation has also considered: The landlord’s record keeping.

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Stroud District Council (202107955)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202107955 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the aftermath of an accident at the property- in particular the landlord’s communication with the resident and its handling of access to the property and possible damage.

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Thurrock Council (202118463)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202118463 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the information provided to the resident concerning a repair which was charged to the resident.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202123950)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202123950 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to pavement slabs in a communal area outside the resident’s property.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202122844)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202122844 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s contractor renewing a section of the property’s concrete path in error.

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Livv Housing Group (202125462)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202125462 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Portsmouth City Council (202120896)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202120896 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about items left in a communal garden.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202127126)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202127126 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Wolverhampton City Council (202000893)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202000893 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of the return of damp and mould in the property. Delays replacing the front door. How the landlord responded to the resident’s pest reports.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202123772)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202123772 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Painting works to the exterior of the property. A roof leak. Garden works. The height of his kitchen unit.

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Home Group Limited (202006072)

8 Jul 2022 Case 202006072 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of issues with the drainage system at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Livv Housing Group (202113384)

8 Jul 2022 Case 202113384 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to a rat infestation at the property; Response to the resident’s related request to cover the property’s garden with flagstones; complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202014288)

7 Jul 2022 Case 202014288 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to issues raised by the resident after she returned to the property following a decant for repairs.

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Home Group Limited (202116828)

7 Jul 2022 Case 202116828 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for an adaptation to his bathroom.

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Magenta Living (202121513)

7 Jul 2022 Case 202121513 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of a boiler leak; request for a combination (combi) boiler.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202123850)

7 Jul 2022 Case 202123850 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s request for his garden fence to be replaced by it.

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City of Doncaster Council (202005368)

6 Jul 2022 Case 202005368 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to ask the resident to remove or reduce the height of their fence.

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Cobalt Housing Limited (202124347)

6 Jul 2022 Case 202124347 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s patio doors.

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Franklands Village Housing Association Limited (202124840)

6 Jul 2022 Case 202124840 Reasonable Redress Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to remove the resident’s porch enclosure and replace it with a canopy.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202102134)

6 Jul 2022 Case 202102134 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202114767)

6 Jul 2022 Case 202114767 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp in the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Hackney Council (202106699)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202106699 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Home Group Limited (202111326)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202111326 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns with the condition of his property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202105951)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202105951 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication concerning fire safety issues in relation to the resident’s property. Complaints handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202009673)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202009673 Severe Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Response to concerns raised by the resident regarding the condition of a communal fire alarm call unit.

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Midland Heart Limited (202112571)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202112571 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account including arrears The landlord’s decision to offset his compensation against his rent account

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Network Homes Limited (202005315)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202005315 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: the amount of compensation offered by the landlord in relation to repair works following the resident’s reports of a leak; delays to the landlord reinstating the resident’s lighting following the repair works.

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One Housing Group Limited (202126059)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202126059 Mediation Financial

The complaint concerns the landlord’s calculation of the resident’s rent increase.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202108023)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202108023 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Various repairs to the communal areas, in particular to the lobby door, windows and the lift. Delays responding and its level of care and service.

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York City Council (202106125)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202106125 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs required to the bathroom, including its decision not to replace the bathroom following the Right to Buy (RTB) application. the landlord’s handling of the formal complaint.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202123596)

4 Jul 2022 Case 202123596 Outside Jurisdiction Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to view its shareholder register and its response to their subsequent request for a copy of the shareholder register.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202123056)

4 Jul 2022 Case 202123056 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s claim for damages to reimburse her for the cost of her own contractors’ works to deal with damp and water leaking through her kitchen wall. The resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to deal with damp and water leaking through her …

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South Tyneside Council (202115896)

4 Jul 2022 Case 202115896 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the garden path at the property. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the property’s stairs and floorboards. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202109612)

4 Jul 2022 Case 202109612 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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Your Housing Limited (202116023)

4 Jul 2022 Case 202116023 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of stalking and noise nuisance. Complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202120558)

2 Jul 2022 Case 202120558 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s reports of a water leak into his property. The associated complaint.

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Midland Heart Limited (202013354)

2 Jul 2022 Case 202013354 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord to the resident for acknowledged delays and failures to repair a water heater.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202009785)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202009785 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of repairs to resolve damp and mould in his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has further considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Karbon Homes Limited (202115388)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202115388 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance from his neighbours.

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Lambeth Council (202111177)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202111177 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202013213)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202013213 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202016783)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202016783 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of pest infestation in her property. The landlord’s handling of proofing works to her property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202117183)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202117183 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak and the subsequent repairs. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint and record keeping.

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Birmingham City Council (202101431)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202101431 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of disrepair at her property.

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Bromford Housing Association Limited (202014045)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202014045 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repair to the boiler and associated decorative repairs.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202109138)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202109138 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation the landlord has offered for the delays in completing repair works to the resident’s property.

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Harlow District Council (202124816)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202124816 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to recharge the resident for rectifying a blockage in her kitchen sink.

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Housing For Women (202015827)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202015827 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of plumbing repairs and a leak into her hallway; the related complaint.

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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

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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

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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)