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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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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202208938)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202208938 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The residents report of domestic noise from the neighbour’s property. The record keeping.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202221363)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202221363 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the communal front entrance door lock. Complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202112026)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202112026 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident as a perpetrator of antisocial behaviour (ASB); an alleged data breach, and; the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202009512)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202009512 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of refurbishment work at the resident’s property.

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Sage Housing Limited (202209226)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202209226 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to the roof at her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Selwood Housing Society Limited (202121603)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202121603 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202121603 Selwood Housing Society Limited 26 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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Six Town Housing Limited (202112523)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202112523 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the ASB reports about the resident’s neighbour. The landlord’s visit to the property on 20 August 2021.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202218376)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202218376 Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of: mould boiler issues Complaint handling; Record keeping.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202226739)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202226739 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repairs to the resident’s windows and back door and the level of compensation offered.

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Town and Country Housing (202105861)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202105861 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the landlord’s decision to dispose of the resident’s personal belongings; the level of compensation offered by the landlord’s insurers.

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Waverley Borough Council (202220267)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202220267 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of: Leaks into the wet room of his property. Damp and mould in the property’s wet room and hallway.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202223082)

24 Jun 2023 Case 202223082 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding the condition of the property when it was let to her.

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Arcon Housing Association Limited (202214232)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202214232 Outside Jurisdiction Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a request for an onsite evening meeting to discuss the handling of reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Camden Council (202120034)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202120034 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of the lift being out of order. Handling of the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202009112)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202009112 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of: Damp and mould in the property. A rodent infestation in the communal areas. Repeated boiler repairs. This report will also look at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Futures Housing Group Limited (202112973)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202112973 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the intercom system. Repairs to a kitchen tap. The resident’s complaints about external works.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202209680)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202209680 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould within the property. Decision to install cavity wall insulation (CWI) in 2018.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202114211)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202114211 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: reports of water ingress and the associated repairs to the property. complaints and the level of compensation offered. This report also looks at the landlord’s handling of information and record keeping practices.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202216683)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202216683 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for cleaning and resurfacing of the front garden communal area.

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One Manchester Limited (202208677)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202208677 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202128305)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202128305 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: the landlord’s delays in replacing the resident’s window, and; the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of workmanship on the replacement window.

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Peabody Trust (202106338)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202106338 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and his subsequent request to re housed. The landlord’s complaint handling The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Stonewater Limited (202215389)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202215389 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for various repairs in her property.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202209709)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202209709 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the time the landlord took to fix his shower and the amount of compensation offered in relation to this.

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Torus62 Limited (202109613)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202109613 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for a renewal of her kitchen. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202209862)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202209862 Reasonable Redress Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the resident’s concerns of asbestos in the property.

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Wandsworth Council (202201207)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202201207 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property.

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West Kent Housing Association (202122162)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202122162 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202122162 West Kent Housing Association 23 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 […]

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202008441)

22 Jun 2023 Case 202008441 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation following damage to a carpet caused by a leak.

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Home Group Limited (202214165)

22 Jun 2023 Case 202214165 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a shower repair. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of mould. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about its housing officer. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202200847)

22 Jun 2023 Case 202200847 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s bid on property.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202100012)

22 Jun 2023 Case 202100012 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding: the conifers her neighbour planted on the boundary of their gardens; the landlord’s installation of a fence panel between the two gardens.

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Star Housing (202204097)

22 Jun 2023 Case 202204097 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered following the resident’s complaint about repairs.

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Camden Council (202125095)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202125095 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The allocation of Flat 278. The resident’s associated complaint.

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Colchester Borough Council (202127271)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202127271 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to their garage including exposed asbestos.

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Ipswich Borough Council (202105577)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202105577 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould within the resident’s property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be rehoused on medical grounds. The Ombudsman has also looked at the handling of the associated complaint.

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Islington Council (202006900)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202006900 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about: the landlord’s handling of her request for repairs to: a leak from bathroom, in particular from her toilet and shower into the living room. windows in her property. remedy garden drainage issues causing rainwater to enter the property and the shed. her toilet. The landlord’s …

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London Borough of Croydon (202201712)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202201712 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about: The resident’s transfer request and the Council’s assessment of the resident’s housing need and banding. The resident’s request for a designated disabled parking bay. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of ASB and noise disturbance by his neighbours. The landlord’s handling of allegations of ASB …

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202112438)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202112438 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about issues predating his tenancy. Handling of various repairs between mid-February and late November 2021. Handling of related decants. Complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202213047)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202213047 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for a repeat asbestos survey of the communal hallway. Handling of remedial work to the communal hallway following asbestos removal works.

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Orbit Group Limited (202210392)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202210392 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about its handling of a roof renewal and the conduct of its operatives. Complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202125617)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202125617 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of damp, mould and woodworm at the property. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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The Extracare Charitable Trust (202210871)

21 Jun 2023 Case 202210871 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about communal landscaping. In particular: The size of the designated “dog area”. Fencing which is restricting access to some areas. The use of “shingle” when replacing an area of grass. This Service has also considered the landlord’s associated complaint …

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Connexus Homes Limited (202208950)

20 Jun 2023 Case 202208950 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s subject access request and freedom of information request. Response to the resident’s concerns about the solar panels at his property. Response to the resident’s reports of his storage heaters not heating his home. Response to the resident’s request for the …

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Grand Union Housing Group Limited (202204738)

20 Jun 2023 Case 202204738 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a neighbour dispute regarding her right of access. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hackney Council (202115939)

20 Jun 2023 Case 202115939 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of, and communication about, the repairs to the roof. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Homes Plus Limited (202212549)

20 Jun 2023 Case 202212549 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of internal and external repairs. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Islington Council (202120513)

20 Jun 2023 Case 202120513 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Livv Housing Group (202102519)

20 Jun 2023 Case 202102519 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of the condition of her garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202112228)

20 Jun 2023 Case 202112228 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request for replacement windows and front door with a letterbox. The resident’s request for fencing repairs. The resident’s request for the landlord to install bollards to the rear of the property. Complaint handling.

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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)