Source · Ombudsman casework

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.

Showing 1,976 of 18,103 decisions

Decisions

Most recent first

One Housing Group (202012573)

30 Mar 2021 Case 202012573 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: the landlord’s decision not to remove a tree. The delay in the landlord’s response to the complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Orbit Group Limited (201906190)

30 Mar 2021 Case 201906190 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 201906190 Orbit Group Limited 30 March 2021 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 […]

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202009234)

30 Mar 2021 Case 202009234 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise transference from neighbouring flats. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for rehousing. The landlord’s complaints handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Southern Housing Group Limited (201915218)

30 Mar 2021 Case 201915218 Partial Maladministration Old Charges categories

The resident complains about: How the landlord handled the administration of her rent account, specifically, its decision to issue a claim for possession of the property. How the landlord handled reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) against her and her household, including the actions of a particular member of staff. The …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Waltham Forest Council (202006852)

30 Mar 2021 Case 202006852 No Maladministration

REPORT COMPLAINT 202006852 Waltham Forest Council 30 March 2021 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 […]

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Watford Community Housing Trust (202008650)

30 Mar 2021 Case 202008650 No Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by her neighbours (Ms Y and Ms Z) after 16 September 2020. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by her neighbours (Ms X and Ms Y) between 18 March 2019 …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Catalyst Housing Limited (202003309)

29 Mar 2021 Case 202003309 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to provide form EWS1 for the building which the property is situated in.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Community Gateway Association Limited (202002560)

29 Mar 2021 Case 202002560 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the annual gas safety inspection at the resident’s property during the Covid-19 pandemic; Handling of an asbestos survey at the resident’s property during the Covid-19 pandemic; Complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Great Places Housing Group Limited (201913746)

29 Mar 2021 Case 201913746 Maladministration

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

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Haringey Council (202005551)

29 Mar 2021 Case 202005551 No Maladministration

REPORT COMPLAINT 202005551 Haringey Council 29 March 2021 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 […]

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Karbon Homes Limited (201906063)

29 Mar 2021 Case 201906063 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident's reports of noise transference handling of the associated complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202000937)

29 Mar 2021 Case 202000937 No Maladministration Old Outside HOS Jurisdiction categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests about: Additional security, lighting and CCTV following a burglary. Repairs to a window following a burglary.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Midland Heart Limited (202000360)

29 Mar 2021 Case 202000360 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

North Tyneside Council (201915018)

29 Mar 2021 Case 201915018 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Orbit Group Limited (201912684)

29 Mar 2021 Case 201912684 Mediation

The resident complained about the level of compensation the landlord offered in relation to its handling of repair works.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Peabody Trust 2018 (202001588)

29 Mar 2021 Case 202001588 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident has complained that the landlord has offered insufficient compensation following a large leak and extensive, long term follow up repairs.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Peabody Trust 2018 (202007451)

29 Mar 2021 Case 202007451 No Maladministration Policy Review

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to not carry out additional repairs to a bike shed door.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Clarion Housing Association Limited (202000626)

28 Mar 2021 Case 202000626 Partial Maladministration Financial

The resident has complained that: The landlord took too long to complete repairs to the roof. The landlord had not addressed all the outstanding repairs or complaint issues by the time of the final response. The landlord provided poor customer service during the repairs and complaint procedure. The cost of …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Cotman Housing Association Limited (201914754)

28 Mar 2021 Case 201914754 No Maladministration Financial

In their form and email to the Housing Ombudsman Service, the resident has complained: The landlord has not compensated the resident for damages caused by a boiler leak in January 2019. The resident is charged a different amount to other residents of similar properties on the same road. The landlord …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (201914932)

26 Mar 2021 Case 201914932 Reasonable Redress

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the resident’s kitchen; the related complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Orbit Group Limited (202002942)

26 Mar 2021 Case 202002942 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Peabody Trust (201904945)

26 Mar 2021 Case 201904945 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The complaint refers to the landlord’s: handling of proposed upgrades to the resident’s property, complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Sanctuary Housing Association (202009170)

26 Mar 2021 Case 202009170 Reasonable Redress Staff Training

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of disrepair to the external fascia on her property; complaints handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Anchor Hanover Group (202008755)

25 Mar 2021 Case 202008755 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to his reports of leaks to the flat roof and dormer window. This Service will also consider the landlord’s complaints handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Birmingham City Council (202007242)

25 Mar 2021 Case 202007242 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to her reports of a roof leak. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaints handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Cambridge City Council (202009399)

25 Mar 2021 Case 202009399 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s application of its abandonment process to the resident.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Cross Keys Homes Limited (202003275)

25 Mar 2021 Case 202003275 No Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding the following issues: The compensation offered for belongings damaged by damp and mould at her previous property. Duplication of rent resulting in rent arrears in 2019. The additional cleaning and decorating required at her new property prior to …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Leeds City Council (201909241)

25 Mar 2021 Case 201909241 Partial Maladministration

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to remedy damp in the resident’s property, response to the resident’s report of his new toilet being unsuitable, complaint handling

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Leeds City Council (202000707)

25 Mar 2021 Case 202000707 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about asbestos at her property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Network Homes Limited (202007379)

25 Mar 2021 Case 202007379 No Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise coming from neighbouring properties.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Peabody Trust 2018 (202004640)

25 Mar 2021 Case 202004640 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for repairs to her door, oven, and balcony.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Birmingham City Council (202009260)

24 Mar 2021 Case 202009260 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's request to replace the kitchen.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202008846)

24 Mar 2021 Case 202008846 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs due to leaks which affected the leasehold property. The level of redress offered by the landlord for the delay, distress and inconvenience caused. The landlord’s response to the request for redress for damage to the resident and his tenant’s personal belongings. …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Poole Housing Partnership Ltd (202001799)

24 Mar 2021 Case 202001799 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould and other repairs required in the property. The resident’s request to be rehoused due to the issues and overcrowding in the property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Red Kite Community Housing Limited (201915237)

24 Mar 2021 Case 201915237 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns raised by the resident about: The upgrade works to the heating system. The upgrade work to the electrics. The asbestos removal. The handling of a decant. The lack of a damp-proof course in the property. Complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (201906786)

24 Mar 2021 Case 201906786 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

East Devon District Council (202008910)

23 Mar 2021 Case 202008910 Maladministration Old Home Ownership Issues (not new build) categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of cigarette smoke infiltrating into her property from a neighbouring property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

South Tyneside Homes (201908131)

23 Mar 2021 Case 201908131 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 201908131 South Tyneside Homes 23 March 2021 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 […]

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Walsall Housing Group Limited (202000914)

23 Mar 2021 Case 202000914 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: The resident's request to be rehoused, following the birth of her children. The resident's reports of a faulty lift.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

East Midlands Housing Group Limited (201913963)

22 Mar 2021 Case 201913963 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the soffit and fascia boards, guttering and alteration work to the property’s car port roof. Handling of complaints raised about behaviour of contractors when attending repairs. Delay in holding the stage two complaint panel hearing.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Gentoo Group Limited (202006624)

22 Mar 2021 Case 202006624 Reasonable Redress

The complaint is about the landlord’s offer of compensation in relation to the resident’s reports of: a gas leak at the property; its failure to carry out repairs effectively; and contact by a particular member of staff after it had been agreed that they would not have any contact with …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Leeds City Council (202007155)

22 Mar 2021 Case 202007155 No Maladministration

The complaint concerns the landlord’s decision to not reimburse the resident for the costs incurred when carrying out improvement works to the property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant H T (201912314)

22 Mar 2021 Case 201912314 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the resident’s home; the related complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Notting Hill Home Ownership Limited (202001957)

22 Mar 2021 Case 202001957 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of a leak from his roof; associated formal complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Southwark Council (202004554)

22 Mar 2021 Case 202004554 Maladministration Leaseholder

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks from the water tanks and the damage caused to the building façade. The complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Southwark Council (202005132)

22 Mar 2021 Case 202005132 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to have a television aerial socket installed in her property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Waltham Forest Council (202000574)

22 Mar 2021 Case 202000574 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water leaks from the properties above hers.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Waltham Forest Council (202005257)

22 Mar 2021 Case 202005257 No Maladministration

REPORT COMPLAINT 202005257 Waltham Forest Council 22 March 2021 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 […]

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Incommunities Limited (202011217)

20 Mar 2021 Case 202011217 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to have mixer taps fitted to her kitchen and bathroom sinks.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202007735)

19 Mar 2021 Case 202007735 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

The complaint is about how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Decisions by year

Stacked by outcome
Read the chart values
Decisions by year and outcome · full collection with a recorded date
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

Decision counts
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

Browse by year

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

Browse by outcome

Severe Maladministration (167) Maladministration (7,085) Partial (6,001) No Maladministration (2,407) Reasonable Redress (1,549) Mediation (250) Outside Jurisdiction (619)

Common topics (last 2 years)

occupancy background investigation association tenancy limited assured london borough council local authority group lives secure trust february january march april

Browse landlords by decision count

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)