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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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Nottingham City Council (202128547)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202128547 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of damp and mould; and complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202202744)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202202744 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Role in the decision to serve the resident with a Community Protection Warning Notice. Response to the resident’s concerns about her neighbour’s closed-circuit television (CCTV). Response to the resident’s request to be reimbursed for altering her CCTV. Decision not to investigate the resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202007657)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202007657 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property following damage caused by flooding. This Service has also considered the landlord’s associated complaint handling and offer of compensation.

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Peabody Trust (202011460)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202011460 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns and requests for information regarding fire safety in the building in which he owns a property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping as part of the assessment.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202213616)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202213616 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Noise from a water pump. The associated complaint.

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Stevenage Borough Council (202205029)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202205029 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of subsidence at the leaseholder’s property, and; the associated complaint handling.

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Wandsworth Council (202221777)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202221777 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Reported fragments and dust particles in the property . Repairs to the extractor fan. The associated complaint.

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Winchester City Council (202114423)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202114423 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the condition of the property when she moved in and the landlord’s response to reported repairs. damaged cooker. associated complaint.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202211920)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202211920 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the resident’s reports of being offered an unsuitable property, including the assessment carried out by the occupational therapist; the resident’s concerns about her housing register banding; the resident’s request for a refund of her rent and other charges stipulated under the tenancy agreement for the duration …

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202211617)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202211617 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise disturbance. The subsequent complaint.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202121691)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202121691 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: The condition of the property when it was let to her. The offer of a temporary decant while works were being carried out. The personal items that were damaged while the work was taking place. The related complaint.

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East Devon District Council (202201008)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202201008 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202215290)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202215290 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property’s bathroom.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202209474)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202209474 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports of a leak in the underground car park. Associated complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202204857)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202204857 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Inquilab Housing Association Limited (202115670)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202115670 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202115670 Inquilab Housing Association Limited 26 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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Inquilab Housing Association Limited (202125616)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202125616 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of mould in her bathroom. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202105172)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202105172 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The level of compensation offered by the landlord following the resident’s reports of damp in his bathroom and ongoing leak issues. The landlord’s handling of the related complaint. The resident’s concerns about the level of service charges for major works and the quality of this work. …

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Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (202213814)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202213814 Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled a rechargeable repair to replace a thermostat in the resident’s property.

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Lewes District Council (202222261)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202222261 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns the information given by the landlord relating to the administration of the service charge.

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Lewisham Council (202120967)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202120967 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Redbridge (202212305)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202212305 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled the resident's reports of outstanding repair issues, including damp and mould in their property, following a leak from the property above. The associated formal complaint into this matter.

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Magenta Living (202220432)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202220432 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of mice infestation. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202210801)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202210801 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Issues with his boiler and flooding Service charges The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Midland Heart Limited (202209417)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202209417 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour’s property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202208938)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202208938 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The residents report of domestic noise from the neighbour’s property. The record keeping.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202221363)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202221363 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the communal front entrance door lock. Complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202112026)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202112026 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident as a perpetrator of antisocial behaviour (ASB); an alleged data breach, and; the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202009512)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202009512 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of refurbishment work at the resident’s property.

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Sage Housing Limited (202209226)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202209226 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to the roof at her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Selwood Housing Society Limited (202121603)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202121603 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202121603 Selwood Housing Society Limited 26 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. This […]

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Six Town Housing Limited (202112523)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202112523 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the ASB reports about the resident’s neighbour. The landlord’s visit to the property on 20 August 2021.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202218376)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202218376 Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of: mould boiler issues Complaint handling; Record keeping.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202226739)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202226739 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repairs to the resident’s windows and back door and the level of compensation offered.

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Town and Country Housing (202105861)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202105861 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the landlord’s decision to dispose of the resident’s personal belongings; the level of compensation offered by the landlord’s insurers.

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Waverley Borough Council (202220267)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202220267 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of: Leaks into the wet room of his property. Damp and mould in the property’s wet room and hallway.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202223082)

24 Jun 2023 Case 202223082 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding the condition of the property when it was let to her.

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Arcon Housing Association Limited (202214232)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202214232 Outside Jurisdiction Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a request for an onsite evening meeting to discuss the handling of reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Camden Council (202120034)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202120034 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of the lift being out of order. Handling of the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202009112)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202009112 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of: Damp and mould in the property. A rodent infestation in the communal areas. Repeated boiler repairs. This report will also look at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Futures Housing Group Limited (202112973)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202112973 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the intercom system. Repairs to a kitchen tap. The resident’s complaints about external works.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202209680)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202209680 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould within the property. Decision to install cavity wall insulation (CWI) in 2018.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202114211)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202114211 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: reports of water ingress and the associated repairs to the property. complaints and the level of compensation offered. This report also looks at the landlord’s handling of information and record keeping practices.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202216683)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202216683 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for cleaning and resurfacing of the front garden communal area.

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One Manchester Limited (202208677)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202208677 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202128305)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202128305 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: the landlord’s delays in replacing the resident’s window, and; the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of workmanship on the replacement window.

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Peabody Trust (202106338)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202106338 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and his subsequent request to re housed. The landlord’s complaint handling The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Stonewater Limited (202215389)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202215389 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for various repairs in her property.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202209709)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202209709 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the time the landlord took to fix his shower and the amount of compensation offered in relation to this.

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Torus62 Limited (202109613)

23 Jun 2023 Case 202109613 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for a renewal of her kitchen. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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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

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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)