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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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Sovereign Network Homes (202220575)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202220575 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Abri Group Limited (202229695)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202229695 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the erection of scaffolding at the resident’s property. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202127293)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202127293 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202222531)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202222531 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs required to communal steps. Reports of a leak into the meter cupboard. Associated complaints.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202207866)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202207866 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property. Reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reports around its staffs conduct. The suitability of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202213850)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202213850 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of trees and shrubs overhanging into his garden. Handling of the resident’s reports that common areas including an access footpath were not being maintained. Complaint handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202105579)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202105579 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Remedial works in April 2021. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202208581)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202208581 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour. The landlord’s communication with the resident.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202224354)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202224354 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to maintenance responsibilities for the hedge at the front of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Walsall Housing Group Limited (202212693)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202212693 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak; Complaint. The resident has also complained about the outcome of her insurance claim.

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Woking Borough Council (202206712)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202206712 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment; Concerns about a closure warning letter; Reports that it tried to obtain medical information without his consent; Complaint.

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Camden Council (202217163)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202217163 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of noise nuisance from a neighbouring property. The associated complaint

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202126885)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202126885 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s queries about the administration and breakdown of her service charges; and The subsequent complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202207167)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202207167 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a dispute over a garden fence. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s management transfer. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling while investigating this complaint.

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Eastbourne Borough Council (202215189)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202215189 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the conduct of its contractor’s operatives.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202205250)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202205250 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of defects in his new build property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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North Kesteven District Council (202225117)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202225117 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The property’s condition on letting and the time taken for the landlord to complete the subsequent repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202219419)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202219419 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Complaint Handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Red Kite Community Housing Limited (202111113)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202111113 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), and the counter allegations of ASB made against her; concerns regarding her shared driveway and garden.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202216071)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202216071 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour; Response to the resident’s concerns about the scheme manager; Handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202224250)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202224250 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. Asbestos in the property. The residents associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202204007)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202204007 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) against neighbour A. An ASB report made by neighbour B against the resident. The resident’s reports of his driveway being blocked.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202128101)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202128101 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports from the resident of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling in this case.

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ForHousing Limited (202215701)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202215701 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of shed, pointing, glazing, and electrical repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202217419)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202217419 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the: Condition of the property when it was let to the resident. Landlord’s handling of repairs including a leak, damp, and mould. Landlord's response to the resident's reports that she did not have heating and hot water for 13 weeks from the start of the tenancy. …

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London Borough of Hackney (202227824)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202227824 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a defective kitchen window. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202205984)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202205984 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when it was let to them, including issues with the flooring. the repairs to the flooring in the property since July 2021. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202015707)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202015707 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: His decant and remedial repairs to the property following a leak. The capping of the gas supply to the property and repairs to the boiler. His associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202114311)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202114311 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning: Disputed service charges relating to the door entry system, communal repairs, fire safety works and lift repairs and maintenance. The level and reasonableness of service charges. Concerns regarding fire safety within the building. The associated complaint and the …

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202106192)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202106192 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The decant process due to bathroom works. A Right to Buy (RTB) application. Reports of pest infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202223766)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202223766 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of external works to the block and the related communication with the resident. Information provided in relation to charges for external work to the block .

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Bristol City Council (202117653)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202117653 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property including: The removal of a wire fence from the garden. Repairs to the drainage in the garden. Repairs to the driveway and path. The resident’s reports of leaks in the wet room. The resident’s reports of damage …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202123972)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202123972 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about delays in the administration of the sale of the property. The Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202201266)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202201266 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak in the resident’s property and the compensation offered. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202205488)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202205488 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the toilet and bath in the resident’s property. The tenancy renewal. Placing the resident on a risk to staff register. A subject access request (SAR) and data breach. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202210688)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202210688 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of a fencing repair and the maintenance of the external decoration of the building. The landlord’s response to a request to relocate a gas meter within the property. Communication from the landlord regarding a breach of tenancy. This report has also …

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202221220)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202221220 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns relating to service charges for a concierge service; complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202301783)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202301783 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of leaks in the property and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling; record keeping.

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Karibu Community Homes Limited (201906579)

17 Jan 2024 Case 201906579 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for adaptations to her shower to provide adequate washing facilities and the subsequent installation and maintenance of a water pump. The associated complaints.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202219440)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202219440 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s transfer request. Repairs and ongoing maintenance to the lift within the resident’s building. The resident’s complaint.

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MHS Homes Ltd (202220070)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202220070 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of allegations of antisocial behaviour (ASB) made against the resident. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Connexus Homes Limited (202219149)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202219149 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The landlord’s handling of reports of reports of a damp and water ingress in the property. The landlord’s response to concerns about the effectiveness and efficiency of the heating, hot water, and shower system.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202229120)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202229120 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the wet room.

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Incommunities Limited (202216799)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202216799 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping when considering this complaint.

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Leicester City Council (202215676)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202215676 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for an investigation and review of the landlord’s letter dated 31 March 2022 in relation to his queries. Disrepair and damage to the ceiling caused by water from a flood in 2003. Queries about Insurance for water damage. Concerns …

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202218852)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202218852 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202218852 LiveWest Homes Limited 16 January 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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London Borough of Ealing (202210459)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202210459 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak at his property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202215552)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202215552 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and fly tipping. handling of the complaint and its response to the resident’s concerns about staff conduct. The Service has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202108997)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202108997 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). Reports about the cleaning of communal areas. Reports about a roof leak. Requests for a conifer to be cut back. Requests for compensation payments. Complaints. It is also about the landlord’s decision to apply …

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202215587)

16 Jan 2024 Case 202215587 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: communal lighting repair requests. a personal injury claim.

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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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