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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

18,103 total decisions 13,253 maladministration found 2,407 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.

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Magenta Living (202215038)

6 Jul 2023 Case 202215038 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of noise nuisance, and noise transference, from the flat above the resident.

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Peabody Trust (202127601)

6 Jul 2023 Case 202127601 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the brightness of the lighting outside her property.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202122141)

6 Jul 2023 Case 202122141 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s:

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202205463)

5 Jul 2023 Case 202205463 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to a toilet at the property. Handling of the associated complaint. Record keeping.

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Cornwall Housing Limited (202204685)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202204685 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to the property’s boiler; complaints handling.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202216068)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202216068 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the installation of a shower.

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Hackney Council (202113360)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202113360 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: record keeping; handling of the resident’s complaint concerning damp, mould, leaks, window defects and related disrepair issues; handling of the resident’s allegations of racial discrimination.

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Incommunities Limited (202201911)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202201911 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a request for gas central heating to be installed at the property.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202126082)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202126082 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s property (damaged ceilings causing exposure to asbestos, rotten window frames, damp and mould, sink and shower blockages, broken water booster pump and exposed wiring). Handling of boiler repairs to the resident’s property.

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North Warwickshire Borough Council (202123962)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202123962 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint related to the maintenance of the building and her front door and windows.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202215851)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202215851 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202126016)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202126016 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint relates to the landlord’s handling of birds nesting and defecating on the resident’s balcony. This Service has also considered the associated complaint handling and offer of compensation.

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Stonewater Limited (202206680)

4 Jul 2023 Case 202206680 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: noise transfer. insufficient sound proofing in the property.

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Cornwall Council (202216451)

3 Jul 2023 Case 202216451 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s repair of the resident’s heating system and an insulation upgrade which was due at the property. This Service has also considered the landlord's handling of the resident's complaint.

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Futures Housing Group Limited (202113588)

3 Jul 2023 Case 202113588 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about multiple leaks via the roof and guttering, and the positioning of scaffolding used to address this. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202120682)

3 Jul 2023 Case 202120682 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a bed bug infestation and disposal of the resident’s personal property.

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London Borough of Newham (202206717)

3 Jul 2023 Case 202206717 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of a leak into the property.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202125338)

3 Jul 2023 Case 202125338 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to the resident’s back door; complaints handling.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202208244)

3 Jul 2023 Case 202208244 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s mutual exchange application. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202010178)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202010178 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. Repairs to the plumbing in the property. The resident’s requests for new storage heaters. Window repairs. The associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202207964)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202207964 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a faulty fridge-freezer. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Acis Group Limited (202009656)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202009656 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of ASB from neighbouring properties, and; an email sent to the resident not intended for her which the resident felt was derogatory .

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Arhag Housing Association Limited (202200702)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202200702 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for: repairs to fix a leak; adaptations to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202123583)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202123583 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s complaint handling. This report also examines the landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202205710)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202205710 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about how the landlord responded to the resident’s request for adaptations to improve her access to the bin storage area.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215034)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202215034 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202215034 Clarion Housing Association Limited 30 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. […]

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Cornwall Council (202122560)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202122560 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concern that the age of his neighbours is a breach of their tenancy agreement; the resident’s associated complaint.

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Curo Places Limited (202118805)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202118805 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The accuracy of the landlord’s advertisement for the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be rehoused. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Deptford Housing Co-operative Limited (202119624)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202119624 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs and upgrades at the resident’s property. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling approaches.

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202207360)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202207360 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202207360 Flagship Housing Group Limited 6 November 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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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202217670)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202217670 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for underfloor insulation.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202017270)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202017270 Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202017270 Hyde Housing Association Limited 12 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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Islington Council (202112423)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202112423 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: management and handling of repairs to resolve damp in the resident’s bathroom, as well as associated works. management and handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Islington Council (202201578)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202201578 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s claim for a personal injury. Response to the resident’s request to replace bathroom fixtures to match. Communications regarding cyclical bathroom improvements. Response to the resident’s request to remove a disused fireplace, skirting boards and floor beading which contained asbestos. Response …

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Islington Council (202206179)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202206179 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s reports of water ingress from the balcony and within the property. the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), particularly noise transference. the resident’s complaint and request for compensation due to stress, inconvenience, and service failure. This investigation and report also …

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Karbon Homes Limited (202213806)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202213806 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of harassment and anti-social behaviour. Reports of noise nuisance. The associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202121350)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202121350 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a water leak affecting the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202102328)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202102328 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reporting of anti-social behaviour. The associated complaints handling. This report has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Lewisham Council (202201598)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202201598 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the queries the resident had made regarding a Section 20 consultation.

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London Borough of Barnet (202109585)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202109585 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB) against her neighbour and the neighbour’s counter allegations made against her. The resident’s request for permanent rehousing. Complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202207920)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202207920 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about communal cleaning, repairs, and garden maintenance. Associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202103870)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202103870 Partial Maladministration Financial

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of external maintenance and major works. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for financial statements in relation to the works. The landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s record keeping.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202115696)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202115696 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: toilet repairs including the standard of works and missed appointments. bathroom repairs including the standard of works and missed appointments. the resident’s reports concerning heating loss from the windows and door. the complaint and its level of communication.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202117358)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202117358 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents’ reports about personal items being left in communal areas of the building.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202011240)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202011240 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about noise nuisance, anti-social and threatening behaviour from their neighbour. this investigation has also considered the landlord’s record keeping in this complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202201557)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202201557 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about; The landlord’s handling of an emergency property transfer and the resident’s access to temporary accommodation due to a serious incident of gang-related violence. The landlord’s complaint handling approaches and the level of redress offered to the resident.

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Orbit Group Limited (202120407)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202120407 Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202120407 Orbit Group Limited 30 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. […]

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Origin Housing Limited (202116215)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202116215 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the lettings service, including the availability of keys to the bin store and meter cupboards. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about foul smells and fly infestations and not being notified of the problem prior to moving …

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Origin Housing Limited (202119837)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202119837 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of foul smells and fly infestations within the block. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about fire safety. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaints regarding the smells and flies. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of communal …

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Origin Housing Limited (202123164)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202123164 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of foul smells and fly infestations within the block. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about threats of violence from a neighbour. The reported lack of reasonable adjustments and support provided by the landlord. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to …

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Decision yearMaladministrationNo maladministrationOther
2019100
2020604235
2021875557544
20221,092468400
20232,222384269
20243,021247272
20254,469512708
20261,513197215

Maladministration includes partial and severe maladministration. Values are counts of published decisions.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited 919
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 634
Peabody Trust 597
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 410
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 354

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