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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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One Housing Group (202219246)

3 May 2023 Case 202219246 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202211045)

3 May 2023 Case 202211045 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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One Vision Housing Limited (202112487)

3 May 2023 Case 202112487 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: application for housing; concerns that he had been discriminated against during the housing application process.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202126427)

3 May 2023 Case 202126427 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s compliance with a court judgement from 2015. the landlord’s handling of a boiler repair and replacement. the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202126123)

2 May 2023 Case 202126123 Severe Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Anti-social Behaviour/Noise nuisance (ASB) by their neighbours in the flat above. Leaks into their property from the flat above. Damp and mould in the property.

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Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust (202204920)

2 May 2023 Case 202204920 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s right to buy application.

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Colchester Borough Council (202214451)

2 May 2023 Case 202214451 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about a neighbour’s cat entering her home and garden. The resident’s reports about a neighbour’s garden overgrowing onto her walkway.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202119074)

2 May 2023 Case 202119074 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of a rodent infestation. The resident’s application for re-housing due to medical grounds. Complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202207628)

2 May 2023 Case 202207628 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s bedroom windows and outhouse roof.

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Plus Dane Housing Group Limited (202123475)

2 May 2023 Case 202123475 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it: Renew her kitchen. Install an additional toilet at the property. Complete plasterwork on the ceiling above her stairs.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202128542)

2 May 2023 Case 202128542 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for her balcony door to be fixed.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202214428)

2 May 2023 Case 202214428 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the resident’s request for the landlord to: Replace the sub-flooring of the main bedroom, second bedroom, living room and hallway. Provide temporary accommodation and storage whilst it carries out the subfloor replacement works, and; The associated formal complaint into these issues.

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Southwark Council (202015004)

2 May 2023 Case 202015004 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about faulty heating caused by an ongoing leak.

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Cottsway Housing Association Limited (202211638)

30 Apr 2023 Case 202211638 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of, and response to, the resident’s application for a mutual exchange.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202212252)

29 Apr 2023 Case 202212252 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of fly-tipping.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202213699)

29 Apr 2023 Case 202213699 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of bedbugs in the resident's property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202208403)

29 Apr 2023 Case 202208403 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202113874)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202113874 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to repair needs following water ingress. the landlord’s complaint handling and the level of compensation offered. the resident’s report of poor customer service.

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A2Dominion Housing Options Limited (202004822)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202004822 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: the resident’s request to be rehomed due to overcrowding and medical needs; and the landlord’s offers of accommodation in December 2021.

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Aster Group Limited (202114318)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202114318 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The condition of the resident’s property when she moved in. The resident’s request for compensation from the landlord for her son’s damaged bike and garden turf.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202203141)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202203141 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202220946)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202220946 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202218779)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202218779 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's concerns about the neighbour’s use of the parking spaces outside their property.

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ForHousing Limited (202208410)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202208410 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled a leak from the bathroom of the property and the level of compensation it offered.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202126460)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202126460 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s application for succession. The associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202203346)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202203346 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiries about: invoicing; grounds maintenance and outstanding repairs. The report will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202207913)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202207913 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to replace her heating system. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202120154)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202120154 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of a pigeon infestation. Handling of the related complaint.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202102073)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202102073 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This is about the landlords handling of: The residents’ concerns about a neighbours use of the communal garden. Antisocial behaviour (ASB) reports about the resident. Antisocial behaviour reports about the residents neighbour. Noise complaints. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202128131)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202128131 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for compensation following his reports of leaks. Complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202208175)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202208175 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to resolve a water leak in the communal area. The condition of the carpet in the communal hallway following the water leak. The associated complaint and record keeping.

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Midland Heart Limited (202111694)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202111694 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repairs to the resident’s external doors and roof.

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Midland Heart Limited (202202815)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202202815 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. the landlords handling of the associated complaint.

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Midland Heart Limited (202204167)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202204167 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the way the landlord handled the resident’s reports of drug- and tobacco-related antisocial behaviour and harassment.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202107310)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202107310 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for an EWS1 form. The landlord’s communication regarding the cladding. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202206376)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202206376 Outside Jurisdiction Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s refusal to address the resident’s concerns regarding alternative access arrangements for disabled persons when the lift is out of order.

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Onward Homes Limited (202121697)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202121697 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a recurring leak into the property. The landlord’s handling of issues with damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Onward Homes Limited (202124411)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202124411 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property; The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reasonable adjustments due to his medical conditions; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s rent arrears; and The landlord’s decision to rescind the property offer.

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Onward Homes Limited (202204981)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202204981 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Peabody Trust (202112245)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202112245 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the repairs to the property. The landlord’s handling of the complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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Peabody Trust (202127764)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202127764 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about landlord’s handling of:

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Places for People Group Limited (202202414)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202202414 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to concerns raised about its attitude and approach towards the resident. The landlord’s response to the resident’s installation of CCTV. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202206524)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202206524 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of hot water loss. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202117882)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202117882 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's reports about the CCTV his neighbour installed in the communal area.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202115633)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202115633 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident complains about the landlords handling of: Repairs to the communal door. The cleaning of the communal areas of the building. Non resident’s use of car parking at the property. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202117121)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202117121 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202117121 The Guinness Partnership Limited 27 April 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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Wandsworth Council (202209074)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202209074 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs for water ingress at the resident's property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the responsibility for the waste pipe that services the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (202014943)

28 Apr 2023 Case 202014943 Outside Jurisdiction ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s application to court for an injunction following reports of Anti-Social Behaviour made against the residents. Information the landlord included within the court bundle, which the resident believes was a data breach.

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Abri Group Limited (202119402)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202119402 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of the standard of communal cleaning within the resident’s building. the resident’s reports of the standard of grounds maintenance, in particular: The removal of infested mulch. The general standard of the grounds maintenance. The time the landlord took to …

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Haringey London Borough Council (202110720)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202110720 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s communication with the leaseholder about its insurance cover. The landlord’s response to the leaseholder’s request that he be reimbursed by the landlord for loss of rental income and the cost of re-installation of the property’s electrical supply.

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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)