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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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South Cambridgeshire District Council (202216493)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202216493 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to repairs reported during the defect period. Handling of the complaint.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202209800)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202209800 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s request for: call backs under the single point of contact arrangement (SPOC); and the removal of its SPOC.

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Camden Council (202117312)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202117312 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint relates to; The landlord’s management of the mutual exchange application. The landlord’s management of their complaint. The landlord’s record keeping.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202101087)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202101087 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about pigeon spikes. The landlord’s complaint handling. This report also examines: The landlord’s record keeping.

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Leeds City Council (202208004)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202208004 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a leak, damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202126424)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202126424 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repairs to the boiler, drainage, and plumbing system ; and the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202210777)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202210777 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould Response to the resident’s reports of repairs. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202225734)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202225734 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to multiple reports that the lift in the resident’s block was broken.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202125707)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202125707 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the layout of the neighbouring property. The resident’s request for sound proofing. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Soho Housing Association Limited (202115216)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202115216 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to close its community housing scheme. The landlord’s response to the applicant’s complaint about its decision.

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (202010123)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202010123 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to replace the warm air unit (WAU) in the resident’s property; The landlord’s handling of the installation of a new central heating system; The landlord’s handling of asbestos found in the property; Injury to the resident’s health caused by the installation of unsuitable …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202125306)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202125306 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of issues with condensation affecting her windows and the basement in the property.

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Wandsworth Council (202120938)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202120938 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s concerns about communal cleaning services. Administration of the resident’s service charge account. Response to the resident’s reports of discrimination and fraudulent activities. Complaint handling.

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Westminster City Council (202214558)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202214558 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation due to an issue with mice.

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202122936)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202122936 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202109899)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202109899 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the residents reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and its subsequent offer of compensation. complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202112113)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202112113 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of his neighbours leaving personal items in the communal areas. associated complaint.

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Guinness Care and Support Limited (202124932)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202124932 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to a meeting being rearranged without providing notice to the resident.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202102777)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202102777 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s windows, the insulation of the loft and kitchen repairs. The associated complaint.

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Incommunities Limited (202106979)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202106979 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of pests (bed bugs) in her property.

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Leeds City Council (202112509)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202112509 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of repairs to the resident's property following a mutual exchange. The landlord's handling of the associated complaint.

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202210568)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202210568 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports about a warning letter it sent her. Reports about how it handled her data.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202201501)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202201501 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: reports of others parking in the resident’s designated disabled parking bay, and; the related complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202211133)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202211133 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for fence repairs and replacement.

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Southwark Council (202115107)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202115107 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: How the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of a burst pipe in the building’s pump room. The associated formal complaint into the issue.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202209517)

11 Jun 2023 Case 202209517 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues in her bathroom. The landlord’s record keeping.

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Peak District Rural Housing Association Limited (202208459)

11 Jun 2023 Case 202208459 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his property’s heating system.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202215016)

11 Jun 2023 Case 202215016 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Drainage repairs at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202125147)

10 Jun 2023 Case 202125147 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s balcony door. Complaint handling.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202222155)

10 Jun 2023 Case 202222155 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the report that it caused damage to the resident’s front door, window and car.

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ForHousing Limited (202214578)

9 Jun 2023 Case 202214578 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about repair delays and asbestos at her property , and her request for compensation. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202206746)

9 Jun 2023 Case 202206746 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reimbursement of her expenses when experiencing a backflow of waste in June 2020. The landlord’s handling of external repairs to a hole outside the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202125368)

9 Jun 2023 Case 202125368 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s decision to apply a mould treatment to the felt in the loft rather than replace it.

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Rykneld Homes Limited (202216532)

9 Jun 2023 Case 202216532 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlords handing of reasonable adjustments and general site management during external improvement works to the resident’s property.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202221158)

9 Jun 2023 Case 202221158 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s pruning of trees in communal areas during the summer. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202120024)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202120024 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for adaptions to their property.

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Home Group Limited (202111072)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202111072 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of defects in the doors and windows of a new build house. The Ombudsman has also decided to consider the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this complaint. Although this was not addressed directly in the landlord’s internal complaint procedure, paragraph …

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Lambeth Council (202210645)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202210645 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries regarding her rent account and her request for a refund. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202115995)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202115995 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s dissatisfaction with the major works (external paintwork). Decision to offset the credit on the resident’s service charge account against outstanding major works charges without informing the resident. Handling of the roof replacement. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202121929)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202121929 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to change her tenancy from a joint to a sole tenancy and for a move. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Nottingham City Council (202212363)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202212363 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to a leak at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. The landlord’s record keeping.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202217461)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202217461 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of draughts in the property. The associated formal complaint into this matter.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202121913)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202121913 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Peabody Trust (202125077)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202125077 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to have her tenancy changed so she could be rehoused via a mutual exchange or house swap. Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202117482)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202117482 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s defect repair reports.

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Red Kite Community Housing Limited (202117272)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202117272 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to her report that contractors disturbed and exposed asbestos by drilling into the ceiling. The landlord’s complaint handling and level of compensation has also been investigated.

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Swindon Borough Council (202113605)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202113605 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202206386)

8 Jun 2023 Case 202206386 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident has complained about the following: The landlord’s management of asbestos in the property A. The landlord’s decision not to allow the resident to remain in the decant accommodation.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202204800)

7 Jun 2023 Case 202204800 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise transference and the request for soundproofing in the property.

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Homes Plus Limited (202210312)

7 Jun 2023 Case 202210312 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about ventilation in the bathroom and the adequacy of radiators within the property. Response to the resident’s request for a disabled parking bay. Complaint handling. The report also examines the landlord’s consideration of the resident’s household vulnerabilities.

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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)