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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202104345)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202104345 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: the level of service charge for ground maintenance. the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of services not provided.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202011349)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202011349 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of noise nuisance from construction work.

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North Tyneside Council (202009313)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202009313 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the resident’s Gas Safety inspection on 2 April 2020.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202013052)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202013052 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a broken door.

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Ocean Housing Limited (202017440)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202017440 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the rear bathroom extension. The associated handling of the complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202001989)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202001989 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of ASB (antisocial behaviour) and noise disturbance from January 2020 until June 2021. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of ASB (antisocial behaviour) and noise disturbance from June 2021 onwards. The landlord’s issuing of a warning to the …

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Onward Homes Limited (202017410)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202017410 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of damp repairs to the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Portsmouth City Council (202008105)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202008105 No Maladministration Financial

The complaints are about: The landlord’s response to concerns about: the heating system within the property. the ventilation system within the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about the heating system charges. The landlord’s assessment of the resident’s request to be transferred to another property on medical grounds. …

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202101220)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202101220 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202101220 Southern Housing Group Limited 13 December 2021 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. This […]

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Victory Housing Trust (202104194)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202104194 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the heating and hot water system. The landlord’s response to a request for compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord handling of the complaint.

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Aster Communities (202010765)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202010765 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about: How the landlord has handled her reports of defects at her property. The landlord’s ongoing handling of defects since completing its complaint procedure. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202016001)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202016001 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202016001 Brentwood Borough Council 20 December 2021 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. This is […]

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Bristol City Council (202101013)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202101013 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the wet room at the property including that it was leaking, and that the landlord incorrectly advised it had installed a bath.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202015582)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202015582 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about a leak in her home and her request for compensation for the damage it caused.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202015995)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202015995 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: T he landlord‘s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation in relation to a leak in his bathroom in January 2018.

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Network Homes Limited (202116992)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202116992 Mediation Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complained about the level of compensation the landlord offered in relation to its handling of repairs.

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One Housing Group Limited (202100246)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202100246 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a repair to the communal bike store door.

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Peabody Trust (202100509)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202100509 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s noise nuisance reports; the resident’s request for it to install sound proofing; the resident’s claim that it discriminated against him under the Equality Act (2010).

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202014810)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202014810 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs needed in her property. The condition of the property at the start of the resident’s tenancy. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be compensated for damaged belongings.

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Southwark Council (202014353)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202014353 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s decision to remove a fence erected by the resident.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202101922)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202101922 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about – The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair works regarding damp and mould to the resident’s property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to her property windows. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to a neighbouring balcony. The …

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The Riverside Group Limited (202013454)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202013454 No Maladministration Financial

REPORT COMPLAINT 202013454 The Riverside Group Limited 20 December 2021 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. This […]

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Thurrock Council (202101890)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202101890 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of mould in the property, and his request to replace kitchen units.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202109524)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202109524 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202109524 Tower Hamlets Homes 20 December 2021 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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Birmingham City Council (202013786)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202013786 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of repairs to her property.

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Birmingham City Council (202100448)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202100448 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complains about the fence replacement the landlord carried out at his property, and its response to his subsequent formal complaint about the matter.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201910195)

17 Dec 2021 Case 201910195 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complained about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to her roof. repairs to address damp and mould. repairs to address cracking. her associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202002136)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202002136 Partial Maladministration Financial

The resident, via his representative, complains about the landlord’s handling of: Matters relating to an asbestos incident in January 2018. A formal complaint made by the representative in June 2018. The Delegated Authority (DA) process. An offer of compensation in 2018 Compensation paid in 2020. Requests for information. The handling …

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Cottsway Housing Association Limited (202119656)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202119656 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let. The landlords handling of the resident’s request for compensation for items damaged in a flood. The number of reported repair issues following the installation of a new heating system in 2011.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202101844)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202101844 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a water leak from the property above.

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Leeds City Council (202101774)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202101774 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the front garden wall . The landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202010785)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202010785 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of a repair to the resident’s heating and hot water system, and its offer of compensation.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202015026)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202015026 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

REPORT COMPLAINT 202015026 London & Quadrant Housing Trust 17 December 2021 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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Notting Hill Genesis (202101988)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202101988 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance, and her concerns about the flooring in the upstairs property. The associated complaint.

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Optivo (202105830)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202105830 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to charge rent to the resident for her new property after this was let to her but before she moved in, while she was awaiting repairs there. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding the condition of her new property when this …

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Regenda Limited (202005985)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202005985 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of debris in the garden. the landlord's handling of the staff conduct complaint and report of contractors not observing social distancing guidance whilst carrying out work within the property. the level of compensation offered by the landlord for a …

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202015321)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202015321 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the communal lifts within his building breaking down. The associated complaint.

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Wandsworth Council (202110776)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202110776 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance coming from his upstairs neighbour. Handling of the resident’s leak reports coming from the property above.

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Westminster City Council (202109778)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202109778 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to refurbish her kitchen.

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Calico Homes Limited (202009798)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202009798 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the rent arrears that accrued whilst in occupation at the property.

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Camden Council (202016028)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202016028 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of planned works. The cost of the planned works.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202107827)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202107827 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s decant, return to his property, and request to be reimbursed for his lost items and costs from being decanted as a result of a leak.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202015427)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202015427 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:

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Great Places Housing Association (202001773)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202001773 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a leak. Response to the resident’s concerns about defects to the boiler. Refusal to refund car parking charges for the period when the resident was not living at the property.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202012171)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202012171 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:

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Network Homes Limited (202010498)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202010498 Maladministration Estate Management

The resident complains about how the landlord handled her reports of repairs needed to the communal hallway outside the property (from December 2019 onwards).

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Peabody Trust (202102170)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202102170 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord following acknowledged service failures in relation to roof repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about a tap repair has also been investigated.

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Red Kite Community Housing Limited (202001036)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202001036 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:

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The Riverside Group Limited (202109560)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202109560 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's decision not to replace the resident’s living room and kitchen flooring damaged by flooding.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202015148)

15 Dec 2021 Case 202015148 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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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.

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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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