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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 (202126104)

24 Apr 2023 Case 202126104 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his neighbour’s shed. This Service has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202209794)

24 Apr 2023 Case 202209794 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the resident’s request for the landlord to bear the costs for works required to the blown windows of the leasehold property.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202120726)

24 Apr 2023 Case 202120726 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to allegations of anti-social behaviour (ASB) made about the resident by her neighbour. The landlord’s handling of reports of harassment and racial abuse made by the resident about her neighbour. The landlord’s alleged breach of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the …

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Bolton at Home Limited (202214617)

22 Apr 2023 Case 202214617 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a copy of his tenancy agreement.

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Southwark Council (202128252)

22 Apr 2023 Case 202128252 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord's decision to refuse the resident’s request for his daughter to be added to the tenancy agreement.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202121055)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202121055 Outside Jurisdiction Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports that his neighbour removed his fence without permission. The resident’s request that it take steps to confirm the boundary line between his and his neighbour’s property, and relocate the fence accordingly. The complaint through its internal complaints process.

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Home Group Limited (202116755)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202116755 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of defects in her new build property. Concerns about the parking arrangements, missing bins, lack of communal gardening, and cleaning services. Request for a boundary to her block of flats. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202212755)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202212755 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's concerns about recharges at the end of the tenancy.

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Housing 21 (202220722)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202220722 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns over the handling of a welfare incident.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202114537)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202114537 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak from a vent in the bedroom; Handling of a leak from above into the bedroom and hall; Response to the resident’s request for compensation for water damaged items; Complaints handling.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202125596)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202125596 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s repairs reports.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202215160)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202215160 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to issues with damp and mould, following wastewater leaks at the resident’s home. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202128502)

21 Apr 2023 Case 202128502 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202128502 Network Homes Limited 21 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. […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202119610)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202119610 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord in relation to its handling of the resident’s request to access communal areas for boiler repairs.

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Cobalt Housing Limited (202100866)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202100866 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202120060)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202120060 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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Havering Council (202206914)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202206914 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling and responses to reports of anti-social behaviour from the flat above. The landlord’s handling and responses to reports of flooding from the flat above. The landlord’s complaints handling. If the landlord should have completed a risk assessment for its occupant who it temporarily …

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202105216)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202105216 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202101343)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202101343 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould and the residents subsequent request for compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Mount Green Housing Association Limited (202219679)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202219679 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of information provided to the resident about their tenancy agreement and tenancy status.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202209952)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202209952 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202209952 Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited 20 April 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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Peabody Trust (202123937)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202123937 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s request for information on service charges. Complaint handling.

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Places for People Homes Limited (202119956)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202119956 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs concerning the kitchen, bathroom and front door.

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TBG Open Door Limited (202202133)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202202133 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise from an upstairs property.

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Unity Housing Association Limited (202127712)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202127712 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that the white goods in their property were faulty when he moved in.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202207924)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202207924 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The tenancy sign-up procedure and the alleged rent discrepancy in the tenancy agreement. The associated complaint.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202209244)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202209244 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord in relation to the resident’s reports about: Property condition issues he reported upon moving into his new build property. Roof repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202206997)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202206997 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202206997 Clarion Housing Association Limited 9 March 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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202123452)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202123452 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of repairs to the shower. This report also considers: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak to the bedroom from the shower. The landlord’s complaints handling. The landlord’s record keeping. The landlord’s offer of compensation.

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Onward Homes Limited (202215475)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202215475 Severe Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that her heating was turning itself on and could not be switched off.

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Peabody Trust (202120260)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202120260 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: damage to carpet at the property. its complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202128179)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202128179 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident’s request to be transferred on medical grounds. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stockport Homes Limited (202123560)

19 Apr 2023 Case 202123560 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202123560 Stockport Homes Limited 19 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. […]

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Aster Group Limited (202214789)

18 Apr 2023 Case 202214789 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to grant permission for the resident to keep his dog at the property.

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Islington Council (202109673)

18 Apr 2023 Case 202109673 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of an ongoing leak issue including the standard of workmanship and the service provided. The resident has also complained that the landlord did not inform him of the leak prior to the sale of the property, therefore that he has paid a …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202125842)

18 Apr 2023 Case 202125842 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s enquiries about: The increase in level, apportionment and reasonableness of service charges. Estimated service charges for the year 2021 to 2022. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202118128)

18 Apr 2023 Case 202118128 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a number of repairs at the resident’s home.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202120574)

18 Apr 2023 Case 202120574 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the report that the gas supply had been capped since the resident moved in. Communication in relation to the consent given for the resident’s dog to live in the property. Administration of the rent and service charge account. Response to the repairs …

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Wakefield And District Housing Limited (202124480)

18 Apr 2023 Case 202124480 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s application to install a driveway. The associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202124090)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202124090 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of repairs to the driveway of the resident’s property.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202124743)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202124743 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s complaint handling and communication with the resident has also been considered.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202203423)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202203423 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of loss of hot water from the kitchen tap. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202204038)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202204038 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the: The reasonableness of the service charge for the 2018/19 financial year. Information provided about the service charge, specifically the administration of the resident’s service charges and the timeliness of the information provided by the landlord.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202124182)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202124182 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication about the leaseholder’s buildings insurance policy terms and the claim process. The leaseholder is also dissatisfied with the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202207316)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202207316 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of drainage issues in her shower and her request for it to install a wet room. The associated complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202008075)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202008075 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of her neighbour’s garden and foxes gaining access into her garden.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202010313)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202010313 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of poor staff conduct. Medical evidence to support the resident’s re-housing application.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202206955)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202206955 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s enquiries about: The level and liability of service charges. Service charge accounts for the year 2019 to 2020. Complaint handling.

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Manchester City Council (202119702)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202119702 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (202201185)

17 Apr 2023 Case 202201185 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of drainage issues.

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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

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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

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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)