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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

18,274 total decisions 13,385 maladministration found 2,422 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.

18,274 decisions

Decisions

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202205948)

15 Sep 2023 Case 202205948 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The resident complained about grounds maintenance in communal areas and the landlord’s response to her request for reimbursement of service charges.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202213839)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202213839 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s responses to the resident’s request to replace the windows in the property.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202209993)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202209993 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that it had blocked the resident’s access to her electricity meter. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping, and; Complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202216852)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202216852 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the property, including damp. Reports that the windows in the property were screwed shut. Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Request for alternative accommodation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the …

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Incommunities Limited (202226652)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202226652 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's request to purchase his home under the Right to Acquire scheme.

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London Borough of Harrow (202205620)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202205620 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident's concerns about the behaviour of a member of staff; The resident's concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB); Incidents that had affected the resident’s representative; Concerns on behalf of other residents: Concerns about an adult safeguarding investigation carried out by the local …

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202208346)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202208346 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour, particularly noise nuisance. Whether the soundproofing was installed correctly. The council’s handling of the Community Protection Notice (CPN) and installation of recording equipment. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s formal complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202016023)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202016023 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reported repairs and associated decant. Request to be moved on medical grounds. Request to be allocated a different point of contact. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202205648)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202205648 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns: The landlord's handling of reports of a fault to the communal front entrance door. The related complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202116666)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202116666 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Council (202232573)

14 Sep 2023 Case 202232573 No Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Blackpool Council (202121118)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202121118 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports that that his sofa, stored in a garage rented from the landlord, was damaged by a leak; Handling of the resident’s request for the replacement of a communal washing line during the Covid lockdown; Response to the resident’s reports …

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Connect Housing Association Limited (202205230)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202205230 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reported heating issues in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202119238)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202119238 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a housing transfer on medical grounds. Complaint.

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Norwich City Council (202223488)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202223488 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident's complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of anti-social behaviour from a neighbour.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202125039)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202125039 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour. the associated complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202121910)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202121910 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak in the property. Fire stopping works. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202125701)

12 Sep 2023 Case 202125701 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress into his property from the flat above. The associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202115731)

12 Sep 2023 Case 202115731 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: outstanding repairs at the resident’s property. reports of damp and mould in the property. the resident’s complaints. This report also looks at the landlord’s record keeping practises and handling of knowledge and information.

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Citizen Housing (202205624)

12 Sep 2023 Case 202205624 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202110990)

12 Sep 2023 Case 202110990 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of soot-like deposits falling onto his balcony; the resident’s service charge including a charge for the landlord’s on-site meal provision, despite the resident’s dietary requirements meaning he was unable to eat the meals provided.

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City of Doncaster Council (202108038)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202108038 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication with the resident. Allocation of its properties. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202222408)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202222408 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in her property and subsequent repairs.

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Homes Plus Limited (202204960)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202204960 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property upon moving in and outstanding repairs. Response to the resident’s reports of roof leaks, damp, and the resident’s request to have his bedrooms redecorated. Response to the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to …

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London Borough of Barnet (202102335)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202102335 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about polystyrene ceiling tiles in her property. The landlord’s failure to provide the resident with information about the presence of asbestos in her property at the start of the tenancy and subsequently. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202202099)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202202099 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a request for a housing transfer and the handling of the associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202122217)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202122217 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s reports of waste in the communal area. Handling of the complaint. Record keeping.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202203572)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202203572 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident for its failure to gain permission to access the resident’s garden. Complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202213676)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202213676 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of requests for repairs, and; complaint handling and communication.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202216297)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202216297 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: reports of domestic abuse. complaint handling. This investigation will also consider the landlord’s record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202005714)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202005714 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202005714 Peabody Trust 19 June 2023 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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Torus62 Limited (202224234)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202224234 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the radiators in the property; repairs to the roof and; reports of damp and mould.

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Waltham Forest Council (202122526)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202122526 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident‘s reports of subsidence. The landlord’s handling of the resident's complaint.

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West Kent Housing Association (202214975)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202214975 Reasonable Redress Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to place a risk alert on the resident’s record.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202212988)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202212988 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for redress for damage to her flooring following a property repair. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202209837)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202209837 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour. Request to be rehoused. This report will also consider the landlord’s record keeping.

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Birmingham City Council (202122577)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202122577 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202203481)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202203481 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request it should change the bedroom classification of her property.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202209756)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202209756 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about the property at the start of the tenancy. Repair requests since the tenancy began. The associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202224230)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202224230 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord's handling of reports of antisocial behaviour from a neighbour. the associated complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202206249)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202206249 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202212103)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202212103 Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of structural issues with his property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Settle Group (202207221)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202207221 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs following the resident moving into a mutual exchange property; response to the resident’s concerns of alterations made to the outhouse by the previous tenant; handling of drainage and groundworks; communication with the resident regarding repairs; handling of the resident’s formal complaint.

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Swindon Borough Council (202208774)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202208774 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of requests for repairs to windows in the property, as well as the landlord’s response to requests for replacement of the kitchen and bathroom. The Ombudsman has decided to consider the landlord’s handling of the complaint as part of this investigation.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202217228)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202217228 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a hot water outage in the leaseholder’s property.

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West Kent Housing Association (202126586)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202126586 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repair to a leak over the resident’s front door. The withdrawal of a management move. The associated complaint.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202120776)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202120776 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s complaint about damage to her carpets. The landlord's complaint handling.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202201531)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202201531 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of delays to the construction, and subsequent purchase, of the resident’s new build shared ownership property.

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Aster Group Limited (202104588)

7 Sep 2023 Case 202104588 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of an infestation. This service has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202122370)

7 Sep 2023 Case 202122370 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rehousing application. Repairs to the resident’s property.

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Decisions by year

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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
20243,023247272
20254,476513709
20261,636211238

Maladministration includes partial and severe maladministration. Values are counts of published decisions.

Landlords with most published decisions

Decision counts
Clarion Housing Association Limited 928
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 646
Peabody Trust 605
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 414
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 358

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (928) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (646) Peabody Trust (605) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488) Sanctuary Housing Association (414) Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (358) Hyde Housing Association Limited (352) Southern Housing (343) The Guinness Partnership Limited (332) Notting Hill Genesis (314) Southwark Council (304) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (274)