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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 (202116813)

20 May 2022 Case 202116813 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Melton Borough Council (202000883)

20 May 2022 Case 202000883 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: an increase in the resident’s service charges; the related complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202017135)

20 May 2022 Case 202017135 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports: of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour and their visitors; of a leak in her ceiling; that the communal washing facilities were in a state of disrepair; that the communal bin had not been collected. The complaint also relates …

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Notting Hill Genesis (202118975)

20 May 2022 Case 202118975 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202118975 Notting Hill Genesis 20 May 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. This is […]

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Peabody Trust (202003977)

20 May 2022 Case 202003977 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).

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202117909)

20 May 2022 Case 202117909 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about – The landlord’s handling of repairs to a leak in the resident’s roof The landlords’ response to damage to the resident’s carpet and sofa.

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Town and Country Housing (202117800)

20 May 2022 Case 202117800 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s shower and his request for compensation.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202117510)

20 May 2022 Case 202117510 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns over smells and fumes entering her property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns over security related to a key safe at the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the landlord to remove decking from her …

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Women’s Pioneer Housing Limited (202116794)

20 May 2022 Case 202116794 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s transfer request.

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Home Group Limited (202113815)

19 May 2022 Case 202113815 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of noise disturbance the resident’s request for sound proofing the related complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202106083)

19 May 2022 Case 202106083 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s request for his kitchen to be re-designed. The landlord’s handling of works to the resident’s garden. The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff.

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Newham Council (202004315)

19 May 2022 Case 202004315 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s responses to the resident’s: request for evidence of its findings following its investigation into a leak. queries about the building insurance.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202118911)

19 May 2022 Case 202118911 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s delay in providing the resident with a move-in date to the property and its communication around this. The complaint is also about the associated handling of the complaint.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202110368)

18 May 2022 Case 202110368 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of deficient insulation around the property’s extension; The landlord’s handling of upgrades and repairs to the property’s central heating; The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202120796)

18 May 2022 Case 202120796 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a repair needed to the driveway.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202123057)

18 May 2022 Case 202123057 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a damaged fence.

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Onward Homes Limited (202119348)

18 May 2022 Case 202119348 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the level of compensation offered for a missed appointment.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202014265)

18 May 2022 Case 202014265 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of an issue with the upstairs neighbour’s floorboards and associated noise nuisance.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202110713)

18 May 2022 Case 202110713 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of the kitchen being in disrepair.

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Soha Housing Limited (202005163)

18 May 2022 Case 202005163 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of soundproofing works to the resident’s property.

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Sovereign Living Limited (202015350)

18 May 2022 Case 202015350 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns around the condition of the property’s rear garden; The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wealden District Council (202010105)

18 May 2022 Case 202010105 No Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about his electricity service charge.

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Orbit Group Limited (202011022)

17 May 2022 Case 202011022 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of repairs required to the windows at the property. Response to the resident’s reports of repairs required to the roof at the property. Complaints handling.

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Southwark Council (202104866)

17 May 2022 Case 202104866 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the residents’ reports of an electrical fault in the property; the residents’ reports of mould growth in the bathroom; its decision to place the residents on a register for potentially aggressive customers; the residents’ concerns about estate service charges.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202007961)

17 May 2022 Case 202007961 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord response to the resident’s reports of: The misuse of parking bays. Noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Wandsworth Council (202112082)

17 May 2022 Case 202112082 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202112082 Wandsworth Council 17 May 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. This is set […]

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202113213)

16 May 2022 Case 202113213 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of flooding into her former property, including the amount of compensation the landlord paid to the resident for her damaged possessions.

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Home Group Limited (202111155)

16 May 2022 Case 202111155 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Guttering repairs for the resident’s building. Communal grounds maintenance. Restrictions placed on the resident’s contact with the landlord. The resident’s concerns about the level of the service charge.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202103417)

16 May 2022 Case 202103417 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to:

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Peabody Trust (202103149)

16 May 2022 Case 202103149 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint was about the landlord's handling of repairs to a leak in the property and its complaint handling.

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Shian Housing Association Limited (202017018)

16 May 2022 Case 202017018 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: A parking fine the resident received from Parking Control Management. The resident’s request for a disabled parking bay.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202110741)

16 May 2022 Case 202110741 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould at her property. Request to be moved to another property.

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Torus62 Limited (202122355)

16 May 2022 Case 202122355 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Runnymede Borough Council (202116044)

14 May 2022 Case 202116044 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled: Repairs to the property’s wetroom. The resident’s reports of damage to fencing. The resident’s request to transfer to another property.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202104887)

14 May 2022 Case 202104887 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise transference from her neighbour’s property. The associated complaint.

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Barking and Dagenham Council (202017534)

13 May 2022 Case 202017534 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of damp in his property; the resident’s request to be re-housed; the related complaint.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202103784)

13 May 2022 Case 202103784 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of reports of cold and draughty rooms. The landlord's handling of reports of other defects. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202007394)

13 May 2022 Case 202007394 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: Damage caused by leaks from the upstairs flat and a decant. Reports of damage caused by operatives to flooring whilst relocating an electrical socket. Reports of staff not wearing face masks. The related complaint.

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Croydon Council (202104074)

13 May 2022 Case 202104074 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202104074 Croydon Council 13 May 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. This is set […]

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Gateway Housing Association Limited (202117769)

13 May 2022 Case 202117769 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The level of compensation offered by the landlord for its handling of a water leak into the resident’s property. The landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling.

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Haringey Council (202115076)

13 May 2022 Case 202115076 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s request for a management transfer.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202121817)

13 May 2022 Case 202121817 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about a leak in the property. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (201910669)

13 May 2022 Case 201910669 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following issues of water ingress and problems with the front door. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202105671)

13 May 2022 Case 202105671 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Work to the resident’s heating system. The resident’s concerns about staff conduct.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202012575)

13 May 2022 Case 202012575 Reasonable Redress Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Data breach. Handling of the data breach formal complaint. Reports of repairs needed to the garden wall.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202109990)

13 May 2022 Case 202109990 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s housing application.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202104914)

13 May 2022 Case 202104914 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour, including: parking outside her property; noise nuisance; blocking the shared pathway to her garden; her subsequent request for a privacy fence; keeping animals.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202006626)

13 May 2022 Case 202006626 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be transferred.

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Torus62 Limited (202102544)

13 May 2022 Case 202102544 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of mould growth in her property; the related complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202113702)

13 May 2022 Case 202113702 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a repair to the resident’s toilet. Complaint handling; specifically how long it took to respond at stage two of the complaints procedure.

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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)