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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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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202013561)

25 Nov 2022 Case 202013561 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s anti-social behaviour reports. Anti-social reports made about the resident.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202127230)

25 Nov 2022 Case 202127230 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of several repair issues, including damage to the guttering, flooring, several doors and a stop tap leak. The associated complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202116969)

25 Nov 2022 Case 202116969 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Water ingress. The state of the communal hallway flooring. Frequent lift breakdowns.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202203771)

25 Nov 2022 Case 202203771 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbance from the flat above.

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Bolton at Home Limited (202205301)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202205301 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202205301 Bolton at Home Limited 8 March 2023 Our approach […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202006472)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202006472 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for the rent arrears to be waived. Request for a management move. The related complaint.

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Cross Keys Homes Limited (202103074)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202103074 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs required at the property. The landlord’s implementation of contact restrictions. The landlord’s response to the resident’s application to …

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Lambeth Council (202115626)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202115626 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202115626 Lambeth Council 24 November 2022 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 is set […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202127773)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202127773 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: A leak affecting the resident’s property and subsequent related repairs. The resident’s associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202201897)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202201897 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repair to the resident’s heating and hot water system, and the subsequent offer of compensation for this. The repair to the resident’s shower, and the subsequent offer of compensation for this. The associated complaint.

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Optivo (202208233)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202208233 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the lift maintenance issues. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202014178)

24 Nov 2022 Case 202014178 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. This Service has also made a finding regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202115463)

23 Nov 2022 Case 202115463 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the: Maintenance and tests of the equipment to prevent legionella disease. Communication about the fire alarm system. The service charge for the works to the fire alarm system. The related complaint.

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Raven Housing Trust Limited (202127488)

23 Nov 2022 Case 202127488 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports about the resident’s overhanging shrubbery and the shared back-garden fence. The associated complaint handling including the level of communication.

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South Tyneside Council (202118424)

23 Nov 2022 Case 202118424 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request that a former outhouse at the property be rebuilt, given her concerns regarding the amount of space in her kitchen. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202111944)

23 Nov 2022 Case 202111944 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a theft and security issues in her building. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the provision of a concierge service. The landlord’s response to the resident’s assertion that she had not been receiving the window cleaning …

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Wakefield And District Housing Limited (202127853)

23 Nov 2022 Case 202127853 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s : concerns about a tree relating to blocking light and leaf fall; request to have a driveway installed at the property, and; associated complaint.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202010750)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202010750 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a gas safety check. Missed appointment for a broken water tank pipe. Response to the resident's concerns that the property was excluded from insulation works. Handling of the resident's request for compensation of hotel costs from 2010. Complaint handling.

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Cornwall Housing Limited (202206342)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202206342 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of smoke nuisance from his neighbour’s property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202203223)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202203223 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s window. The resident’s reports of a pest infestation which caused damage to her property in 2017/18. The resident’s report that her light fitting remains damaged following previous rodent activity. The associated complaint.

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Ipswich Borough Council (202118420)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202118420 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident complains about the condition of the property upon assignment by mutual exchange. This resident has also complaint about the landlord’s subsequent handling of repairs.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202209853)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202209853 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in a bedroom in the property, and its handling of the remedial repairs.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202203493)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202203493 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for disability adaptations to her bath recommended by her occupational therapist (OT). The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202004648)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202004648 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports about repairs to her railing and gate; request for a building completion certificate; concerns about the behaviour of the landlord’s surveyor. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Camden Council (202105321)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202105321 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the quality of repair work carried out in the bathroom of his property. The associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202114649)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202114649 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report of a leak and damage to his ceiling. Handling of the resident’s concerns about a member of its staff’s behaviour towards him. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202119286)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202119286 Reasonable Redress Financial

The level of compensation offered by the landlord in recognition of acknowledged service failures relating to its administration of the resident’s service charge account.

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Livin Housing Limited (202015584)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202015584 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: The property condition when it was let. Request for storage of their personal belongings. The related complaint.

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London Borough of Ealing (202120125)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202120125 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to various repairs raised by the resident.

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London Borough of Hackney (202106968)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202106968 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to queries about the resident’s service charge account and its decision to initiate legal action against her for unpaid charges. Communication in respect of a query she made regarding extending her lease and responsibility for the replacement of the front door at the …

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Network Homes Limited (202117506)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202117506 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about:

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202200407)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202200407 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about her blocked kitchen sink.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202123498)

20 Nov 2022 Case 202123498 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's concerns that their garden was unsafe and unusable, and their request for the garden to be paved.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202201661)

20 Nov 2022 Case 202201661 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the management of the intercom services, including their request for a refund.

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Ashfield District Council (202203316)

18 Nov 2022 Case 202203316 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s rent arrears.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202015276)

18 Nov 2022 Case 202015276 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord's handling of external redecoration works to the property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202005383)

18 Nov 2022 Case 202005383 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Onward Homes Limited (202113324)

18 Nov 2022 Case 202113324 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damaged front bay windows. The associated complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202107321)

18 Nov 2022 Case 202107321 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

This complaint is about the landlord’s handing of concerns raised by the resident since April 2021 about access to his property.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202014292)

17 Nov 2022 Case 202014292 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and threatening behaviour from a neighbour. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202120928)

17 Nov 2022 Case 202120928 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s request to be given prior written notice of any appointments. Handling of the resident’s report that her bathroom was cold. Complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202205611)

17 Nov 2022 Case 202205611 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for replacement flooring in her bedroom.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202206951)

17 Nov 2022 Case 202206951 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports that her dishwasher and computer had been damaged as a result of electrical testing completed at the property. The associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202204107)

17 Nov 2022 Case 202204107 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a loss of heating and hot water, and related missed appointments. complaints handling and record-keeping.

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Aster Group Limited (202205670)

16 Nov 2022 Case 202205670 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about signs in communal areas. the associated complaint.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202107468)

16 Nov 2022 Case 202107468 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to various reported defects, including damp resulting from water ingress through the property’s front and rear doors; Complaint handling.

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Livv Housing Group (202103424)

16 Nov 2022 Case 202103424 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of water ingress and damp at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: record keeping, and; complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202207775)

16 Nov 2022 Case 202207775 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs at the resident’s property.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202113398)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202113398 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about The level of service charge for the year 2021/22. Failure to provide a resident warden. The administration of a surplus in the service charge accounts. Complaints handling.

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202202555)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202202555 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to reinstate the fence that was in place prior to moving into the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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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.

Landlords with most 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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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) Hyde Housing Association Limited (346) Southern Housing (337) The Guinness Partnership Limited (329) Notting Hill Genesis (305) Southwark Council (301) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (269)