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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

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202311872)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202311872 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for a neighbouring property to be soundproofed.

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Peabody Trust (202204552)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202204552 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of repairs within the property, mainly a broken shower head and blocked waste pipe. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlords complaints handling and record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202303265)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202303265 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports about repairs in her property including: damp and mould. a collapsed ceiling and associated structural issues. The landlord’s complaint handling The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202218923)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202218923 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the property. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202228470)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202228470 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202323551)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202323551 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaints are about: Complaint 1. The landlords handling of the repairs to the resident's heating and hot water system. The landlords handling of other repairs to the residents property (toilet, front and rear door). Complaint 2. The behaviour and conduct of the landlords staff and its standard of …

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202332046)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202332046 Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about insulation, windows, door and the bathroom. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s record keeping.

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (202224767)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202224767 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request for rehousing. Concerns about staff conduct. The associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202219624)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202219624 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a leak in the resident’s bathroom and the subsequent damage caused. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202213169)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202213169 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould and associated odour. Disrepair to the front and back door and delay in their replacement.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202119305)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202119305 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s repayment of court fees.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202333249)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202333249 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs required to the property. The associated complaint.

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Wakefield And District Housing Limited (202332720)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202332720 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Wandsworth Council (202234263)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202234263 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Wandsworth Council (202317109)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202317109 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould in the property. Pests in the ceiling and roof space. Pigeons nesting on the balcony.

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Westminster City Council (202300742)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202300742 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s application for a transfer. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s record keeping.

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Wiltshire Council (202303945)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202303945 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let to the resident. The landlord’s handling of various repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the complaint handling in this case.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202344053)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202344053 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of drainage problems. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Abri Group Limited (202227119)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202227119 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Aster Group Limited (202233003)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202233003 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a service charge for door entry system maintenance.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202333724)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202333724 Partial Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202333724 Broxtowe Borough Council 27 June 2024 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202212249)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202212249 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s decant following a fire in her home. Response to the resident’s concerns about smoke alarms in her home and communal areas.

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Gosport Borough Council (202314200)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202314200 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould at his property.

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Lewisham Council (202227635)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202227635 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water ingress. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record-keeping.

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Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited (202302323)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202302323 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Damp and mould. Leaks in the bathroom. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a replacement roof, kitchen and windows. The associated complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202231098)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202231098 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of mice infestations in the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s allegation that contractors stole items from her loft. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a defective washing machine. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202202714)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202202714 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould and associated remedial repairs. Aids and adaptations. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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North Kesteven District Council (202305127)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202305127 No Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries about his rent account.

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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (202307271)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202307271 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents concerns about: antisocial behaviour (ASB) in her block. the security and condition of the communal fire doors in her block. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Orbit Group Limited (202226680)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202226680 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s responses to the resident’s complaint about delays repairing the communal roof in his block of flats.

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Orbit Group Limited (202231176)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202231176 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and Mould in the resident’s property. Heating and repairs in the resident’s property. Pest control. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202313506)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202313506 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Fly-tipping in the communal garden. An authorised shed in the communal space. Pests. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202302911)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202302911 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: the resident’s reports of a leak into the property. the complaint and the level of redress offered.

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Southend on Sea City Council (202344463)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202344463 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a property transfer. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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Southern Housing (202300525)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202300525 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a bed bug infestation in the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reimbursement of costs incurred during the bed bug infestation.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202301490)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202301490 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of kitchen repairs related to pest control issues. Request for a replacement kitchen and bathroom. Associated formal complaint.

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Sovereign Network Group (202306221)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202306221 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the garden. The resident’s reports of repairs to the back door. The associated complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202301661)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202301661 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Waltham Forest Council (202331573)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202331573 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that a caretaker contacted him about rubbish in the communal area. The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that the landlord was obstructive and refused to accept his complaint by phone. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that …

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B3 Living Limited (202227991)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202227991 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of: Light pollution. Noise transference. Smells in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202308618)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202308618 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the installation of a new kitchen. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202223067)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202223067 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a lack of loft insulation and the associated complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202302381)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202302381 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about delays to repairs in the property and the compensation awarded.

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Great Places Housing Association (202300681)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202300681 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Response to reports of a rodent infestation. Handling of reports relating to communal repairs and cleaning. Response to reports relating to a bad smell in the bathroom. Handling of the related complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202320122)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202320122 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs including taps and pipework; metal sticking out of the bedroom floor; broken guttering; and damp and mould. We have also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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Hornsey Housing Trust Limited (202222077)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202222077 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about antisocial behaviour (ASB) and its subsequent decision not to investigate.

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Kirklees Council (202308305)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202308305 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the property, specifically relating to broken guttering and repointing. Response to the resident’s reports of damp, mould and water ingress.

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Lewisham Council (202231986)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202231986 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of damp and mould. Handling of repairs to the resident’s window, door, and stairs. Handling of heating issues. Handling of repairs to the roof. Handling of asbestos in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s record keeping.

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London Borough of Hackney (202312351)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202312351 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of issues with the communal lighting. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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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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