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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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LiveWest Homes Limited (202112164)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202112164 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of defects in the property. Concerns that the boundary to the site has allowed access to the property, and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202014712)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202014712 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the block Right to Manage (RTM) company, an ‘estate separation agreement,’ and the impact on her lease.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202123742)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202123742 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about his front door.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202111150)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202111150 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Magenta Living (202125210)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202125210 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of a leak into his property.

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Network Homes Limited (202100811)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202100811 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of a leak into the property from upstairs. The landlord’s handling of the related complaint.

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Newham Council (202107985)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202107985 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s observations and queries, following the landlord’s Notices of Intention to enter into a Qualifying Long Term Agreement (‘QLTA’) for the Building Insurance Policy.

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Newham Council (202113250)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202113250 No Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Newlon Housing Trust (202003308)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202003308 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of inadequate heating and insulation at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of damp at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about fire safety. …

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Newlon Housing Trust (202008945)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202008945 No Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: a subject access request the conduct of the contractor’s staff the redress awarded by the landlord the related complaint

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Notting Hill Genesis (202011089)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202011089 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the managing agent’s handling of the resident’s concerns, following alterations undertaken at his neighbour’s property, and the landlord’s response on bringing this matter to its attention.

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One Housing Group Limited (202108365)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202108365 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to her property, in particular repairs to the intercom / buzzer, a leak through the skylight window, a faulty shower, and the heating system. The landlord’s Covid-19 ‘No Visitor’ policy which prevented access to her support bubble. The conduct of …

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202016626)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202016626 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is regarding: The condition of the property when it was let. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a collapsed ceiling. The landlord’s handling of repairs at the property. The resident’s management transfer.

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Peabody Trust 2018 (202006277)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202006277 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a request for compensation in respect of its handling of repair reports.

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Southwark Council (202114064)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202114064 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's: Handling of the resident’s reports of no heating or hot water in the property between 1 January 2021 and 14 January 2021. Complaint handling.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202011507)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202011507 Outside Jurisdiction ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of fumes entering his property.

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Spitalfields Housing Association Limited (202008492)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202008492 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Complaints handling. Response to the resident’s reports of leaks at the property and damage to belongings.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202105560)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202105560 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a fire safety check of her doors in her property and her concerns that the doors in her property were not fire-rated. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202116086)

29 Jun 2022 Case 202116086 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202125023)

29 Jun 2022 Case 202125023 Outside Jurisdiction ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Allegations made about him that led to the discharge of duty to provide temporary accommodation to him; Anti-social behaviour.

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202107982)

29 Jun 2022 Case 202107982 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s fire safety communication and its response to the resident’s request to reimburse costs for an unsuccessful re-mortgage.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202105908)

29 Jun 2022 Case 202105908 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: How the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). The associated formal complaint into these matters.

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Slough Borough Council (202103054)

29 Jun 2022 Case 202103054 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: A rat infestation at the resident’s property and her request for compensation. The replacement of loft insulation affected by rat droppings and urine. The replacement of a drain due to age. Repairs to holes in the roof. Repairs to paving leading from …

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202122517)

29 Jun 2022 Case 202122517 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects within the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Audley Group Ltd (202110878)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202110878 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise nuisance and aggressive behaviour by his neighbour’s dog. The associated complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202107400)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202107400 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of a roof leak; request for a replacement door. The Ombudsman has also identified the landlord’s complaints handling as an area for investigation.

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bpha Limited (202015408)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202015408 Reasonable Redress Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to an asbestos ceiling following a leak and the level of compensation it offered in relation to the complaint.

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Camden Council (202108873)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202108873 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) in a multi-use games area. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202013129)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202013129 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be re-housed under the management transfer process.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202105123)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202105123 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Mould. Window repairs. A crack in the ceiling.

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Haringey Council (202118411)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202118411 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The leaseholder complains about the landlord’s handling of the application of contact restrictions.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202103596)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202103596 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour. Request to install a security gate. Formal complaint about these matters.

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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202121379)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202121379 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to replace the bath in her home.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202126459)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202126459 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of no heating.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202101470)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202101470 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs at the property from May 2020 onwards, and an associated offer of compensation. Handling of heating system repairs prior to May 2020. Handling of a management move. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Abri Group Limited (202121616)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202121616 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202119575)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202119575 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to plaster a room at her property.

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Grand Union Housing Group Limited (202108321)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202108321 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property (including to the windows, bathroom and heating) and its communication with him.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202121926)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202121926 Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rent and service charge payments. The associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202007851)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202007851 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident complains about the handling of their application for re-housing.

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Places for People Homes Limited (202103709)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202103709 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbance and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Tamworth Borough Council (202115860)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202115860 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The Complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s WC and consequent interruption to his water supply.

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Walsall Housing Group Limited (202111671)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202111671 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour and noise nuisance from her neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Empowering People Inspiring Communities Limited (202119283)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202119283 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for a bathroom replacement . Response to the resident’s report of damp and mould in his bedrooms . Complaint handling.

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Fortis Living Limited (202013567)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202013567 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a faulty heating system and electrical issues. The associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202001828)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202001828 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s request for an EWS1 form; the related complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202102949)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202102949 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling the resident’s reports of various repair issues to the property including the heating and fencing.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202008433)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202008433 No Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202008433 London & Quadrant Housing Trust 24 June 2022 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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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202111043)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202111043 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a reoccurring leak from the property above.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202118683)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202118683 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s shower. Complaint handling.

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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.

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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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