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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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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)
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16 Jun 2023 Partial Maladministration Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (202217029) Case 202217029 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damage caused by its contractors. The associated complaint. 14 Jun 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Ealing (202210861) Case 202210861 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns that there was a drainage problem at her property. … 14 Jun 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202200920) Case 202200920 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of repeated leaks from a neighbour’s property; and the … 14 Jun 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Redbridge (202210856) Case 202210856 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the damp and mould repairs at the resident’s property. Response to the … 13 Jun 2023 Partial Maladministration Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (202010123) Case 202010123 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to replace the warm air unit (WAU) in the resident’s property; The landlord’s … 12 Jun 2023 Maladministration Charnwood Borough Council (202109899) Case 202109899 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the residents reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and its subsequent offer of … 9 Jun 2023 Partial Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202206746) Case 202206746 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reimbursement of her expenses when experiencing a backflow … 8 Jun 2023 Partial Maladministration Swindon Borough Council (202113605) Case 202113605 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. 7 Jun 2023 Partial Maladministration Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202221843) Case 202221843 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the heating system. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s … 6 Jun 2023 Severe Maladministration Charnwood Borough Council (202120834) Case 202120834 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the level access shower and the level of compensation offered. 6 Jun 2023 Maladministration Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202203567) Case 202203567 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of kitchen extractor fan repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint … 5 Jun 2023 No Maladministration Broxtowe Borough Council (202222398) Case 202222398 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Maintenance to a hedge in the resident’s back garden. The associated complaint. 3 Jun 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Newham (202210355) Case 202210355 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak. The landlord’s handling of the associated … 31 May 2023 Maladministration Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202124038) Case 202124038 · Estate Management This complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reporting of cleaning to the communal areas. The landlord’s handling of … 31 May 2023 Partial Maladministration Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202121904) Case 202121904 · Moving/Buying/Selling Home The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Rehousing request; Reports of repairs required at the property; Request … 30 May 2023 No Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202114994) Case 202114994 · Financial The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about its effective management of water tanks (including … 30 May 2023 Severe Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202217471) Case 202217471 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the leaseholder’s reports of an ongoing leak from the roof. 30 May 2023 No Maladministration London Borough of Barnet (202104957) Case 202104957 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Noise from the pipes in the property. Defects … 26 May 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Redbridge (202111800) Case 202111800 · Old Complaints Handling categories The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of flooding at the resident's property. The landlord’s handling of the … 25 May 2023 Partial Maladministration Chesterfield Borough Council (202120286) Case 202120286 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request to assign her tenancy to her son. The associated … 25 May 2023 Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202126874) Case 202126874 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about repair issues, including: the roof; the window frames; … 25 May 2023 Partial Maladministration London Borough of Ealing (202114284) Case 202114284 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of obstructions to his storage unit. The Ombudsman has … 25 May 2023 Partial Maladministration Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202126976) Case 202126976 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the conduct of landlord staff during the resident’s application for rehousing and the associated complaint. 24 May 2023 London Borough of Hounslow (202214239) Case 202214239 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of adaptations required to the resident’s property. handling of the complaint 23 May 2023 Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202219041) Case 202219041 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of damp and mould in the property. Report of … 23 May 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202014048) Case 202014048 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Remedial work to the resident’s property following reports of damp and mould. … 23 May 2023 Outside Jurisdiction Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202003694) Case 202003694 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the condition of her garden. 23 May 2023 No Maladministration Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (202126746) Case 202126746 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports from the resident of anti-social behaviour. 22 May 2023 No Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202004917) Case 202004917 · Managing Relations This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s request for compensation following the flooding of her property, and. … 19 May 2023 Maladministration Dacorum Borough Council (202212543) Case 202212543 · Managing Relations This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of structural repairs to the property’s garden; Complaint handling. 19 May 2023 No Maladministration Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202203518) Case 202203518 · Managing Relations The complaint concerns: The landlord’s decision not to compensate the resident for plastering work she carried out in the property. … 19 May 2023 Maladministration Stevenage Borough Council (202119525) Case 202119525 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns following the disturbance of asbestos during works to a … 18 May 2023 Partial Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202121329) Case 202121329 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a leak into the property. Request for reimbursement … 18 May 2023 Severe Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202204505) Case 202204505 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs at her property and her concerns regarding … 18 May 2023 Partial Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202206204) Case 202206204 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about repairs to: the roof; her bathroom; a garden … 12 May 2023 No Maladministration Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202125655) Case 202125655 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: housing application; concerns about discrimination and less favourable treatment in … 11 May 2023 Partial Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202113789) Case 202113789 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s response to address the resident’s reports of: Interference with the water supply into the … 9 May 2023 Partial Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202215518) Case 202215518 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s bath mixer tap. The associated complaint. 5 May 2023 Partial Maladministration London Borough of Newham (202212688) Case 202212688 · Estate Management The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about whether the rear garden is a communal … 5 May 2023 Maladministration Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202215329) Case 202215329 · Occupancy Rights This complaint is about: The landlord clearing the property before the end of the tenancy. The landlord's response to the … 4 May 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Brent (202207406) Case 202207406 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the: Downstairs toilet. Driveway. 4 May 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Croydon (202215975) Case 202215975 · Managing Relations REPORT COMPLAINT 202215975 London Borough of Croydon 4 May 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining … 3 May 2023 No Maladministration London Borough of Harrow (202112709) Case 202112709 · Information and data management The complaint is about: The resident’s allegation that the landlord breached General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The landlord’s response to … 3 May 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Newham (202206186) Case 202206186 · Estate Management REPORT COMPLAINT 202206186 Newham Council 02 May 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is … 3 May 2023 Partial Maladministration Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202126427) Case 202126427 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: the landlord’s compliance with a court judgement from 2015. the landlord’s handling of a boiler repair … 2 May 2023 No Maladministration Colchester Borough Council (202214451) Case 202214451 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about a neighbour’s cat entering her home and garden. … 2 May 2023 Maladministration Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202128542) Case 202128542 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for her balcony door to be fixed. 29 Apr 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202213699) Case 202213699 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of bedbugs in the resident's property. The landlord’s complaint handling. 28 Apr 2023 Partial Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202203346) Case 202203346 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiries about: invoicing; grounds maintenance and outstanding repairs. The report … 28 Apr 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Hillingdon (202102073) Case 202102073 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance This is about the landlords handling of: The residents’ concerns about a neighbours use of the communal garden. Antisocial behaviour …