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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

18,274 total decisions 13,385 maladministration found 2,422 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.

18,274 decisions

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Peabody Trust 2018 (202002013)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202002013 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: the landlord's response to the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour. the landlord's handling of the resident's request to be re-housed. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Raven Housing Trust Limited (202001573)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202001573 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A leak from a neighbouring property and compensation for damaged goods and decorations. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) including noise and nuisance. Fly tipping at the property. The landlord’s complaint’s handling.

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Regenda Limited (202101190)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202101190 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about her service charge account.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202004086)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202004086 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to various repairs at the property.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202001367)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202001367 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a rat infestation. The landlord’s delays in its complaint handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202012080)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202012080 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident complains about the landlords handling of:

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Tandridge District Council (202009531)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202009531 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The landlord’s response to the resident’s assertion that contractors advised him to use both heating switches, which resulted in additional charges.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202102041)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202102041 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of a repair following a reported leak. Response to the resident’s request for replacement flooring damaged by the leak. This Service has also considered how the landlord managed the resident’s complaint through its complaint procedures.

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Thrive Homes Limited (202003370)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202003370 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: The landlord's handling of repairs to the bathroom ceiling, floor, and shower screen. The landlord's handling of repairs to the kitchen ceiling.

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Two Rivers Housing (202010606)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202010606 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the roof and guttering including its response to reports of resulting mould.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202106370)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202106370 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202106370 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 30 November 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 […]

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Wolverhampton City Council (202011973)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202011973 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of antisocial behaviour (ASB) at the resident’s former property.

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Aster Communities (202101249)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202101249 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord moving the resident from her previous property and its response to concerns that the new property was unsuitable.

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Birmingham City Council (202007856)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202007856 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Birmingham City Council (202011900)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202011900 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of various ASB-related issues involving his neighbours.

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202006311)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202006311 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour from a neighbour. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Habinteg Housing Association Limited (202016889)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202016889 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

NOTE: AMENDED INVESTIGATION REPORT Case Ref: 202016889 Created by Gillian Lowdon on 15/12/2021 10:45:24 Title: NOTE: AMENDED INVESTIGATION REPORT Category: Case Notes Activity Date: 15/12/2021 Body:

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Harlow District Council (202109828)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202109828 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about:

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Leeds City Council (202109622)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202109622 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the repairs needed to the resident’s front and back doors, windows and cupboard door in her bedroom. The resident’s concerns about repairs needed to her kitchen and plastering . The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Leicester City Council (202014036)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202014036 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let. The landlord’s response to concerns about outstanding repairs at the property.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202110290)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202110290 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak at the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Nottingham City Homes (202016325)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202016325 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord regarding acknowledged service failures relating to communal fence repairs. The landlord’s complaints handling has also been investigated.

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Phoenix Community Housing Association (Bellingham and Downham) Limited (202110343)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202110343 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: contractors attending during the COVID-19 pandemic. the level of contact from its contractors. Her personal information being shared.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202101927)

28 Nov 2021 Case 202101927 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the: level of grounds maintenance service charges. landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of the grounds maintenance.

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202101759)

28 Nov 2021 Case 202101759 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding her front and back door.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202106344)

27 Nov 2021 Case 202106344 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The information given to the resident relating to rent arears in relation to her request for rehousing. The landlord’s allocation of the resident’s banding for rehousing.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202107564)

27 Nov 2021 Case 202107564 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202016813)

27 Nov 2021 Case 202016813 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding his ceiling and report of a water leak.

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Abri Group Limited (202007568)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202007568 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about defects in her property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202011651)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202011651 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the residents’ reports of delays in the staircasing process.

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Derwent Housing Association Limited (202015548)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202015548 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of mould in the property; the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB); the resident’s request for a property transfer; a notice to quit it issued to the resident.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202109934)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202109934 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202010483)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202010483 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the removal of the communal fire alarm at the property. Response to the resident’s reports of repairs required at the property following the installation of the communal fire alarm. Decision to include charges for the maintenance of the …

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Norwich City Council (201914385)

26 Nov 2021 Case 201914385 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about: a. the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance; b. the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202005637)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202005637 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff during a phone call on 24 August 2020. The landlord’s communication with the resident about her reports of issues with her neighbours.

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Sanctuary Affordable Housing Limited (201914180)

26 Nov 2021 Case 201914180 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint was about: The landlord‘s response to the resident’s report of rodent infestation, including the level of compensation offered to the resident. The landlord’s complaint handling, including delays in responses.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202102149)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202102149 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The comments made by the landlord’s staff, about the resident, to the occupiers of the property next door.

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Your Housing Group Limited (202016452)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202016452 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour consisting of neighbours leaving rubbish and personal items in communal areas. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Aster Group Limited (202111598)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202111598 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Brent Council (202000712)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202000712 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Repairs within the resident’s property and within her block prior to July 2017. Concerns raised about renovation works to the resident’s block of flats between 2003 and 2005. The resident’s concerns that there was no caretaker for the building, and that the …

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Derwent Housing Association Limited (202010657)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202010657 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about how the landlord handled: The resident’s report of fly-tipping outside her property following a mutual exchange. A report that the resident had disposed of rubbish in bins allocated to other properties. This complaint is also about the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Folkestone & Hythe District Council (202013935)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202013935 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s banding decision following the applicant’s request to be rehoused.

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Home Group Limited (202015585)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202015585 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complains about: the landlord refusing her father access into her property during the covid pandemic. the landlord’s failure to act accordingly in line with the Equality Act 2010. the landlord’s handling of her complaint.

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Leicester City Council (201909564)

25 Nov 2021 Case 201909564 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident complains about the landlord’s handling of a number of repairs at the property.

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Lewisham Council (202015261)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202015261 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about:

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Longhurst Group Limited (202108509)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202108509 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202108509 Longhurst Group Limited 18 November 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 […]

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Newham Council (202008669)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202008669 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The repairs service provided by the landlord. The landlord’s response to concerns regarding staff conduct. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202014860)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202014860 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for his carpet to be replaced following leaks into his property.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202002070)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202002070 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns the landlord’s: handling of the resident's anti-social behaviour reports concerning a neighbour. handling of the resident’s request for a management move. handling of repairs and maintenance issues. response to her complaint about staff conduct.

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Southwark Council (202010934)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202010934 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports regarding her upstairs neighbour installing a doorbell camera at their shared entrance. The resident’s 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
20243,023247272
20254,476513709
20261,636211238

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 928
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 646
Peabody Trust 605
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 414
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 358

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