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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

16,595 total decisions 12,049 maladministration found 2,256 no maladministration 164 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited 826
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 555
Peabody Trust 533
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 365
Hyde Housing Association Limited 318

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Severe Maladministration (164) Maladministration (6,534) Partial (5,351) No Maladministration (2,256) Reasonable Redress (1,440) Mediation (235) Outside Jurisdiction (590)

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Top landlords

Clarion Housing Association Limited (826) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (555) Peabody Trust (533) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488) Sanctuary Housing Association (365) Hyde Housing Association Limited (318) Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (318) The Guinness Partnership Limited (306) Southern Housing (288) Southwark Council (271) Notting Hill Genesis (243) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (242)

16,595 decisions

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8 Jul 2021 Mediation Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (201907582) Case 201907582 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The landlords handling of the residents reports concerning gardening and guttering issues. 7 Jul 2021 Maladministration Catalyst Housing Limited (202007537) Case 202007537 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour caused by his upstairs neighbours. 7 Jul 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202012807) Case 202012807 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs following major gas works in 2019. 7 Jul 2021 Mediation MHS Homes Ltd (202001013) Case 202001013 · Voluntary The resident complains about the landlord's handling of her concerns about service charge and lift maintenance costs. 6 Jul 2021 No Maladministration Harrow Council (202013212) Case 202013212 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to compensate the resident for damage to the flooring and walls, caused … 6 Jul 2021 No Maladministration London Borough of Redbridge (202014608) Case 202014608 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). 6 Jul 2021 Maladministration Midland Heart Limited (202013704) Case 202013704 · Estate Management The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the security light outside the resident’s property. The landlord’s associated … 6 Jul 2021 Partial Maladministration Optivo (201915070) Case 201915070 · Estate Management The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a faulty intercom entry system. The landlord’s response … 6 Jul 2021 Mediation Peabody Trust (202005661) Case 202005661 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The resident complained about the level of compensation the landlord offered toward the cleaning, following a fire in the property. 6 Jul 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Southern Housing Group Limited (202104632) Case 202104632 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlords response to the resident’s concerns regarding a data breach. 5 Jul 2021 Reasonable Redress Clarion Housing Association Limited (202101785) Case 202101785 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) REPORT COMPLAINT 202101785 Clarion Housing Association Limited 5 July 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining … 5 Jul 2021 Maladministration Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202100327) Case 202100327 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to vandalism and misuse of the resident’s allocated parking bay. The landlord’s handling … 5 Jul 2021 Partial Maladministration Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202100690) Case 202100690 · Managing Relations The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of the condition of the communal bin store serving her … 5 Jul 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Notting Hill Genesis (202006957) Case 202006957 · Estate Management The resident is unhappy that a parking space was not included within the purchase of their property. The resident is … 5 Jul 2021 Partial Maladministration Trident Housing Association Limited (202002463) Case 202002463 · Financial The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the property following a leak from a radiator. Refusal to reimburse … 2 Jul 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Birmingham City Council (202008235) Case 202008235 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s request for compensation for personal injury and damage to personal … 2 Jul 2021 Maladministration Places for People Homes Limited (201906836) Case 201906836 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage caused to his property during heating works. 2 Jul 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Southwark Council (202005991) Case 202005991 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to reimburse the resident for money he spent on private accommodation while … 2 Jul 2021 Reasonable Redress Westminster City Council (202017009) Case 202017009 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to and the security of his … 1 Jul 2021 No Maladministration Anchor Hanover Group (202015843) Case 202015843 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of reports … 1 Jul 2021 Partial Maladministration Broxtowe Borough Council (202008231) Case 202008231 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaints are about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the shower. Response to concerns that were raised about the … 1 Jul 2021 Reasonable Redress Catalyst Housing Limited (202009351) Case 202009351 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint concerns the landlord’s: response to the resident’s report of a water leak in the property. handling of the … 1 Jul 2021 Maladministration Home Group Limited (202002972) Case 202002972 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of leaks coming from her water tank and leaving … 1 Jul 2021 Outside Jurisdiction Kingston upon Thames Council (202013280) Case 202013280 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about advice given by a council officer to a councillor about the council’s contact restrictions relating to … 1 Jul 2021 No Maladministration Southwark Council (202017218) Case 202017218 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise emanating from the water tanks in their building. 1 Jul 2021 Maladministration Stevenage Borough Council (202013153) Case 202013153 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns of the misuse of parking facilities in his estate. 1 Jul 2021 Maladministration Tower Hamlets Council (202016524) Case 202016524 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damage to his walls and floors. 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202005971) Case 202005971 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of: Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and drug use at the … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Birmingham City Council (202008000) Case 202008000 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of: Mould and damp within the property and the … 30 Jun 2021 Partial Maladministration Community Gateway Association Limited (202006096) Case 202006096 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The resident has complained about: The time taken to respond to reports of a beeping fire alarm. Contractors visiting without … 30 Jun 2021 Reasonable Redress Grand Union Housing Group Limited (202014248) Case 202014248 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents’ reports of an odour coming from their water tank. 30 Jun 2021 Partial Maladministration Habinteg Housing Association Limited (202016207) Case 202016207 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request to repair the cladding on the property. Request to … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Hastoe Housing Association Limited (202011428) Case 202011428 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of ASB. The landlord’s response to the resident’s requests … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Hyde Housing Association Limited (202000411) Case 202000411 · Managing Relations This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water ingress in her lounge in 2018. The … 30 Jun 2021 Maladministration Inquilab Housing Association Limited (202000804) Case 202000804 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of repairs in the property including leaks in the bathroom and … 30 Jun 2021 Partial Maladministration LiveWest Homes Limited (202007797) Case 202007797 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns regarding defects which she had reported in respect of … 30 Jun 2021 Partial Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (201912002) Case 201912002 · Financial The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s underfloor heating system and its subsequent offer of … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Longhurst Group Limited (202002782) Case 202002782 · Financial This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of arrears on the resident’s rent account and the support offered in respect … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Newlon Housing Trust (202012890) Case 202012890 · Managing Relations The Complaint is about the landlord’s response to residents’ reports about: Repairs to the kitchen at the property including cupboards, … 30 Jun 2021 Reasonable Redress Notting Hill Genesis (201913034) Case 201913034 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of problems with his boiler. The complaint is about … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration One Vision Housing Limited (202010064) Case 202010064 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in relation to an incident … 30 Jun 2021 Partial Maladministration Orbit Group Limited (201902084) Case 201902084 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The contents of a warning letter sent to the resident in March 2019. The landlord’s response … 30 Jun 2021 Partial Maladministration Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202003949) Case 202003949 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of ASB. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Places for People Homes Limited (201916334) Case 201916334 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of report of a sewage leak and concerns about drainage in the property. … 30 Jun 2021 Maladministration Poole Housing Partnership Ltd (202013157) Case 202013157 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s enquiries about the use and allocation of the sheds on … 30 Jun 2021 Maladministration Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202101926) Case 202101926 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO REPORT COMPLAINT 202101926 Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea June 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Sanctuary Housing Association (202014667) Case 202014667 · Financial The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of a reported leak into the resident’s property. The level of compensation offered … 30 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Southwark Council (202006676) Case 202006676 · Financial The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Handling of repairs following a leak from a radiator. Decision not to replace the living … 30 Jun 2021 Outside Jurisdiction The Guinness Partnership Limited (202011602) Case 202011602 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to her car window. 29 Jun 2021 No Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (202003873) Case 202003873 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour and noise nuisance.