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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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Tower Hamlets Homes (202220118)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202220118 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A leak from the roof. Outstanding repairs. This report will also assess the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Warwick District Council (202201904)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202201904 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rent account including his late mother’s arrears after the resident succeeded the tenancy. The related complaint.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202323915)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202323915 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

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

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202229122)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202229122 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the gas safety check. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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East Devon District Council (202231306)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202231306 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of various repairs to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Fairhive Homes Limited (202316144)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202316144 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of noise nuisance from the communal entrance door. The landlord’s handling of reports of a pest infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202341523)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202341523 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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Karbon Homes Limited (202331768)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202331768 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for repairs in the bathroom.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202401963)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202401963 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a notice to remove fencing from outside of the resident’s property and the landlord’s conduct of a visit to the property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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London Borough of Newham (202205487)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202205487 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns that it had not renewed her smoke alarms. Formal complaint.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202230183)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202230183 Outside Jurisdiction Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of issuing a notice to end the resident’s temporary accommodation.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202318336)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202318336 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaints about its handling of roof repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling. Both elements of this investigation involve the landlord’s handling of and response to the resident’s complaint. The investigation considers firstly the reasonableness, thoroughness, and accuracy of the landlord’s responses …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202128367)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202128367 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for repairs to a boundary wall and fencing. Associated formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202301154)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202301154 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of no gas heating or hot water at the property. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202332398)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202332398 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports about damp and mould in the property; request for a mutual exchange. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Midland Heart Limited (202403828)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202403828 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202303607)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202303607 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of upstairs floor repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202327143)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202327143 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: the impact of repair issues on the resident’s family’s health. the landlord’s handling of: flooring repairs. window repairs. the related complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202207907)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202207907 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Hate Crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202224965)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202224965 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of various repairs in the property.

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Southwark Council (202218826)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202218826 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to a waste pipe. the complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202341798)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202341798 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s bedroom ceiling repairs. Responses to the resident’s damp and mould reports.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202307668)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202307668 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to her roof following a leak. The resident’s associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202313298)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202313298 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The communication to the resident about parking space availability and permits at the resident’s housing development. The associated complaint.

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Concept Housing Association CIC (202224363)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202224363 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that he was harassed by his neighbour. the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about staff conduct and a lack of safeguarding provision. the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about theft from his room. the landlord’s response to …

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Cottsway Housing Association Limited (202312919)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202312919 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202312919 Cottsway Housing Association Limited 25 September 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 […]

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202322547)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202322547 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202333680)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202333680 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: The landlord’s decision to replace the windows as part of major works. The reasonableness and level of the window replacement cost payable through the service charge.

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Harlow District Council (202336937)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202336937 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Reports of pests in the property including mice, slugs, woodlice, and silverfish.

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Home Group Limited (202340518)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202340518 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of: Noise nuisance. The neighbours use of a doorbell camera. The neighbours use of audio recording equipment.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202318279)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202318279 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of water ingress from the roof . Complaint. This report will also assess the landlord’s record keeping.

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Lambeth Council (202311837)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202311837 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Intermittent heating and hot water due to a faulty boiler. Asbestos in the property. No fire or smoke alarm in the property. Creaky stairs. Damp and mould in the property. The report also looks at the landlord’s handling …

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202343101)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202343101 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London Borough of Barnet (202304167)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202304167 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of carbon monoxide leaks at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Brent (202213299)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202213299 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202213299 London Borough of Brent 25 September 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. This […]

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202346988)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202346988 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs required in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202307920)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202307920 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202309880)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202309880 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a dislodged vent cover following a repair to a blocked toilet, cracked plaster, and damp.

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Peabody Trust (202306297)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202306297 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the level of the service charge. The resident’s concerns about the quality of service provided in the communal areas.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202316250)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202316250 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of defects. The resident’s request for an independent Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) level 3 survey. The associated complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202343645)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202343645 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a leak and the associated repairs. This Service will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202233614)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202233614 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The communal electricity supply and service charge. The resident’s request to know what was included in the communal cleaning service charge. The replacement of communal doors. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202218555)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202218555 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Concerns about its maintenance of drains. Request for compensation. Communication with the resident during its response to a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202311429)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202311429 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns about the fitting of his kitchen door; associated complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202206316)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202206316 Outside Jurisdiction Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of service charge payments for garden maintenance not being conducted.

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Stonewater Limited (202327304)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202327304 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A leak in the shower cubicle. Damp and mould in the property. The associated complaint handling.

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Thurrock Council (202345817)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202345817 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of a leak in the property and subsequent damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint and the resident’s request for compensation.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202325106)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202325106 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for a management transfer following incidents of antisocial behaviour. Handling of the associated formal complaint. Record keeping with respect to the issues.

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Colchester City Council (202310994)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202310994 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: The condition of the property when she moved in following a mutual exchange. Repairs required at the property once she had moved in.

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Co-operative Development Society Limited (202207573)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202207573 Estate Management

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to repairs to the communal lift, the resident’s request for the landlord to impose future sanctions on the lift contractor for any poor service. 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

Decision counts
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)