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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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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202105708)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202105708 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak at the property. The complaint is also about the landlord’s associated handling of the complaint.

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Nottingham City Homes (202113877)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202113877 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202113877 Nottingham City Homes 10 March 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 […]

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Optivo (202106576)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202106576 Partial Maladministration Financial

The resident complains about: The landlord’s handling of a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) application; text messages sent by the landlord; historical rent arrears; increasing rent arrears, and; complaint handling

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Progress Housing Association Limited (202112857)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202112857 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s revocation of permission to extend the garden at the property.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202104712)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202104712 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the notice period and date of notice used by the landlord when the residednt left the property.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202109133)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202109133 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of nuisance caused by a neighbour using the fire door.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202010235)

9 Mar 2022 Case 202010235 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s Response to reports of mould and damp. Handling of reports of a noise nuisance. Response to reports that the kitchen needed replacing. Handling of the recent kitchen redesigns. Complaint handling.

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Magenta Living (202103912)

9 Mar 2022 Case 202103912 Outside Jurisdiction ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of anti-social behaviour (ASB) allegations made about the resident resulting in a Notice of Seeking possession.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202105452)

9 Mar 2022 Case 202105452 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) perpetrated by her neighbour. Reports of a fence and shed built by her neighbour, which she asserted caused a safety issue. Request to add her husband to the tenancy agreement. Alleged outstanding repair issues, specifically …

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Peabody Trust 2018 (202002546)

9 Mar 2022 Case 202002546 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about: The level of redress the landlord offered in respect of its acknowledged delays and failures while responding to a leak from the flat above; The landlord’s recommendation to approach the above tenant about the leak; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202121739)

9 Mar 2022 Case 202121739 Mediation Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint about the landlord’s handling of a boiler replacement and the resident’s reports of no hot water.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202006610)

9 Mar 2022 Case 202006610 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to run a business from her property.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202114858)

9 Mar 2022 Case 202114858 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to install a dropped kerb and driveway at the property.

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Barnet Council (202105043)

8 Mar 2022 Case 202105043 Outside Jurisdiction Occupancy Rights

The complaint concerns whether the resident is entitled to use of a shed.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202108764)

8 Mar 2022 Case 202108764 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Its staff’s communication about the resident. The resident’s personal data.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202016492)

8 Mar 2022 Case 202016492 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's concerns regarding storage of his bicycles in communal areas of his building.

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Brent Council (202121014)

7 Mar 2022 Case 202121014 Outside Jurisdiction Occupancy Rights

The complaint concerns the landlord’s repairing obligations under the tenancy agreement.

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East Devon District Council (202114420)

7 Mar 2022 Case 202114420 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the replacement of the resident’s kitchen prior to her occupation of the property. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Haringey Council (202124996)

7 Mar 2022 Case 202124996 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint concerns the Council’s assessment of the resident’s housing application.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202111975)

7 Mar 2022 Case 202111975 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's reports of an incident involving a member of the landlord’s staff. The associated complaint.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202015689)

7 Mar 2022 Case 202015689 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of roof repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202105871)

5 Mar 2022 Case 202105871 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and noise disturbance by a neighbour.

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Wiltshire Council (202106981)

5 Mar 2022 Case 202106981 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's response to: repairs to the care-line pull cord system in the resident’s property. the resident's request to opt out of paying towards this system.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202107344)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202107344 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about: The resident’s dispute of the accuracy of her service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s service charge enquiries.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202110110)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202110110 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a lack of top soil in his front and back garden, and his requests for compensation.

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Abri Group Limited (202114840)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202114840 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint concerns how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of inappropriate conduct by a staff member.

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B3 Living Limited (202110317)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202110317 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's report of flies and bad odour from her neighbour’s property.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202110192)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202110192 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a kitchen unit replacement.

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Optivo (202104585)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202104585 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to reports of rubbish left in the communal areas, which caused an infestation of flies.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202114041)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202114041 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint concerns the resident’s liability to pay service charges for communal spaces.

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Raven Housing Trust Limited (202103966)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202103966 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about antisocial behaviour (ASB) from his neighbour.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202101582)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202101582 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request to transfer properties. Associated complaint.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202017502)

4 Mar 2022 Case 202017502 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for it to alter her kitchen units. The associated complaint.

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Haringey Council (202102332)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202102332 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s repairs reports about a bathroom ‘pod’ extension to the property.

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Haringey Council (202117782)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202117782 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about fire safety works at her property. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202017326)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202017326 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about the administration of her service charge account. The level and reasonableness of the service charge.

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Islington Council (202104771)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202104771 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of damp and mould in her property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202004153)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202004153 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of window disrepair.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202111282)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202111282 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damaged items following a leak at the property

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202012435)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202012435 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about Plymouth Community Homes and Guinness’ communication with the residents about their tenancy status both prior to, and after, a mutual exchange.

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Tower Hamlets Council (202100772)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202100772 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: The decision to replace the flue system on the communal boiler system instead of installing individual boilers. The handling of the Section 20 consultation process.

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Waltham Forest Council (202010446)

3 Mar 2022 Case 202010446 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to force entry for a gas safety inspection at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a gas leak.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202102612)

2 Mar 2022 Case 202102612 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request: for soundproofing insulation at the property. to be transferred to an alternative property under a management move. The resident has also complained about the measures used by the landlord to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB), specifically threats and intimidation.

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Lambeth Council (202119553)

2 Mar 2022 Case 202119553 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint concerns the level of service charges incurred following a boiler installation.

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One Manchester Limited (202105048)

2 Mar 2022 Case 202105048 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: delays to his property transfer; the condition of his new property; delays to repair works to rubber seals on the door at his new property.

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Onward Homes Limited (202107041)

2 Mar 2022 Case 202107041 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of damp and mould in the property and its handling of the repairs required.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202015737)

2 Mar 2022 Case 202015737 Partial Maladministration Financial

REPORT COMPLAINT 202015737 Sanctuary Housing Association 21 February 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 […]

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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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