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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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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202121168)

19 May 2023 Case 202121168 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of outstanding repairs to the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202203216)

19 May 2023 Case 202203216 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

REPORT COMPLAINT 202203216 Islington Council 19 May 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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Lambeth Council (202015645)

19 May 2023 Case 202015645 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns regarding the cleaning service in the communal area. The associated complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202116049)

19 May 2023 Case 202116049 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould within the property and associated works.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202115868)

19 May 2023 Case 202115868 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: The pest infestation at the property. The landlord’s handling of repairs at the property including the loss of access to rooms and the kitchen due to delays in completing the work. The level of compensation offered. The washing …

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202119211)

19 May 2023 Case 202119211 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord providing transportation for the resident to view a property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202125601)

19 May 2023 Case 202125601 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of repeated faults with the communal entry door. Response to the resident’s request for a reduction in the communal door entry element of the service charge. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (201903951)

19 May 2023 Case 201903951 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Places for People Group Limited (202014269)

19 May 2023 Case 202014269 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of tenancy breaches by her neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202122733)

19 May 2023 Case 202122733 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the communal door entry system; the resident’s request for a refund of this element of his service charge, and; the associated complaint handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202220225)

19 May 2023 Case 202220225 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of plastering works in the resident’s property.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202201859)

19 May 2023 Case 202201859 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a sewage smell coming from the kitchen sink. The associated complaint.

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Stevenage Borough Council (202119525)

19 May 2023 Case 202119525 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns following the disturbance of asbestos during works to a storage cupboard.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202207760)

19 May 2023 Case 202207760 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his water supply being turned off without notice.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202011182)

19 May 2023 Case 202011182 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s ongoing issues with heating and hot water.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202117040)

19 May 2023 Case 202117040 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s heating system. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s bathroom window. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202103858)

18 May 2023 Case 202103858 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202103858 Clarion Housing Association 18 May 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining […]

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202205112)

18 May 2023 Case 202205112 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to remove bollards installed by the resident and her husband at the end of her driveway. Communication with the resident and her husband in dealing with this matter.

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Hackney Council (202119031)

18 May 2023 Case 202119031 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of leaks into the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202121329)

18 May 2023 Case 202121329 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a leak into the property. Request for reimbursement for damage to his personal items due to the leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202204505)

18 May 2023 Case 202204505 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs at her property and her concerns regarding related service charges and the length of time scaffolding was in place. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202206204)

18 May 2023 Case 202206204 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about repairs to: the roof; her bathroom; a garden fence.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202109988)

18 May 2023 Case 202109988 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Islington Council (202206090)

18 May 2023 Case 202206090 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complained about the landlord’s: Decision to issue a notice to quit and notice seeking possession. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Jigsaw Homes Tameside (202113750)

18 May 2023 Case 202113750 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of noise nuisance; request for a move. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202118841)

18 May 2023 Case 202118841 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of issues with her hot water supply; the resident’s complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202219016)

18 May 2023 Case 202219016 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let to the resident. The landlord’s response to concerns about a neighbouring resident having access to CCTV equipment. The landlord’s communication and complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202218045)

18 May 2023 Case 202218045 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of ASB issues including the smoking of cannabis and noise nuisance.

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Swan Housing Association Limited (202205072)

18 May 2023 Case 202205072 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of outstanding repairs. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Westminster City Council (202117364)

18 May 2023 Case 202117364 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of water ingress, damp, damage to the front and back doors of the property, and electrical issues. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Westminster City Council (202211649)

18 May 2023 Case 202211649 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of pest issues outside the resident’s property.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202127743)

17 May 2023 Case 202127743 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The move to alternative accommodation to facilitate the associated repair works.

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Birmingham City Council (202011032)

17 May 2023 Case 202011032 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to: A leaking heating system at the property. The presence of damp and mould at the property. This Service has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Gateway Housing Association Limited (202112753)

17 May 2023 Case 202112753 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: communal area requests (store cupboard, hedge and boundary wall); reports of littering and fly-tipping. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202103327)

17 May 2023 Case 202103327 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of defects; handling of the associated complaint.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202121508)

17 May 2023 Case 202121508 Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the way the landlord handled the resident’s reports of a leaking hot water cylinder. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202203392)

17 May 2023 Case 202203392 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request for a replacement radiator. The resident’s reports of works required to the garden of the property. The resident’s request for works to the fencing.

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Newcastle City Council (202123255)

17 May 2023 Case 202123255 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of a dispute regarding access to the resident’s garden.

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Peabody Trust (202128172)

17 May 2023 Case 202128172 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the windows at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202120753)

17 May 2023 Case 202120753 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the bathroom following a leak from the ceiling.

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Bromsgrove District Housing Trust Limited (202205923)

16 May 2023 Case 202205923 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries regarding: Her request for it to provide a double oven in the property. The landlord installing some kitchen units which did not match the existing units. The length of time taken for the landlord to paint the kitchen wall. …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202100482)

16 May 2023 Case 202100482 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the level of compensation offered to the resident following reports of a pest infestation in her property.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202121487)

16 May 2023 Case 202121487 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s:

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202215395)

16 May 2023 Case 202215395 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlords handling of repairs to the resident's boiler.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202206602)

16 May 2023 Case 202206602 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise disturbances. The landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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One Housing Group Limited (202204783)

16 May 2023 Case 202204783 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and his request to improve the soundproofing in the building.

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Peabody Trust (202203299)

16 May 2023 Case 202203299 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of leaks within the property and the associated repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Six Town Housing Limited (202116692)

16 May 2023 Case 202116692 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to various repair issues; Handling of the resident’s vulnerabilities and discrimination concerns; Response to the resident’s request for compensation from the Highways Agency; 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
20243,023247272
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)