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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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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (202217029)

16 Jun 2023 Case 202217029 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damage caused by its contractors. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202201201)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202201201 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for compensation for damage to her decorations from various leaks in the property . Handling of the associated complaint.

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Great Places Housing Association (202207174)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202207174 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's request for replacement fencing. The landlord's complaint handling.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202216793)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202216793 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of staff misconduct.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202204283)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202204283 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould; request for a transfer; associated complaint, including the amount of compensation offered.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202213507)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202213507 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property following a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Havering Council (202115901)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202115901 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. The landlord’s decision to charge the resident rent for the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for support with his move. The landlord’s handling of …

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Homes Plus Limited (202123949)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202123949 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s standard of workmanship and handling of repairs to the driveway, ground around the property, garden, and rear doors. The landlord’s complaint management and level of compensation offered. This report also looks at the landlord’s information management and record keeping practices.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (201915363)

15 Jun 2023 Case 201915363 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Apportionment of service charges for bulky refuse removal. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202217276)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202217276 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about issues with her windows and damp and mould at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of this complaint. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Settle Group (202211439)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202211439 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports about the actions of its contractor when carrying out clearance works at the property.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202116185)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202116185 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s report of a leak in the roof; and the associated complaint.

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Trent & Dove Housing Limited (202127701)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202127701 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: complaint concerning damp and mould and repairs needed in his property; requests to be moved to another property.

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Westminster City Council (202121186)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202121186 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Repairs from commencement of the void (empty) period. The resident's reports of damp and mould in the property and associated repairs. The associated complaint. This Service has also taken into consideration: The landlord’s regard to the resident’s vulnerabilities. The landlord's record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202123938)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202123938 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the water tank; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of contamination in the water tank; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202206079)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202206079 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report of damp and mould. The resident's request for compensation for her personal belongings that were affected by the damp and mould.

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East Devon District Council (202220645)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202220645 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202220645 East Devon District Council 14 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 […]

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Home Group Limited (202117203)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202117203 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of no heating and hot water. The related complaint.

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Incommunities Limited (202012539)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202012539 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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London Borough of Ealing (202210861)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202210861 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns that there was a drainage problem at her property. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202200920)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202200920 Maladministration 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 associated complaint.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202210856)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202210856 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the damp and mould repairs at the resident’s property. Response to the resident's reports of damage following damp related repairs. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202114933)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202114933 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Counter allegation of noise nuisance made about the resident. Staff behaviour.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202203890)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202203890 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of recurring leaks at her previous home. Move to another home due to disrepair issues. Complaints.

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South Cambridgeshire District Council (202216493)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202216493 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to repairs reported during the defect period. Handling of the complaint.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202209800)

14 Jun 2023 Case 202209800 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s request for: call backs under the single point of contact arrangement (SPOC); and the removal of its SPOC.

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Camden Council (202117312)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202117312 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint relates to; The landlord’s management of the mutual exchange application. The landlord’s management of their complaint. The landlord’s record keeping.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202101087)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202101087 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about pigeon spikes. The landlord’s complaint handling. This report also examines: The landlord’s record keeping.

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Leeds City Council (202208004)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202208004 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a leak, damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202126424)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202126424 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repairs to the boiler, drainage, and plumbing system ; and the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202210777)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202210777 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould Response to the resident’s reports of repairs. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202225734)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202225734 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to multiple reports that the lift in the resident’s block was broken.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202125707)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202125707 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the layout of the neighbouring property. The resident’s request for sound proofing. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Soho Housing Association Limited (202115216)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202115216 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to close its community housing scheme. The landlord’s response to the applicant’s complaint about its decision.

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (202010123)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202010123 Partial Maladministration 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 handling of the installation of a new central heating system; The landlord’s handling of asbestos found in the property; Injury to the resident’s health caused by the installation of unsuitable …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202125306)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202125306 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of issues with condensation affecting her windows and the basement in the property.

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Wandsworth Council (202120938)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202120938 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s concerns about communal cleaning services. Administration of the resident’s service charge account. Response to the resident’s reports of discrimination and fraudulent activities. Complaint handling.

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Westminster City Council (202214558)

13 Jun 2023 Case 202214558 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation due to an issue with mice.

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202122936)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202122936 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202109899)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202109899 Maladministration 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 compensation. complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202112113)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202112113 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of his neighbours leaving personal items in the communal areas. associated complaint.

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Guinness Care and Support Limited (202124932)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202124932 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to a meeting being rearranged without providing notice to the resident.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202102777)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202102777 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s windows, the insulation of the loft and kitchen repairs. The associated complaint.

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Incommunities Limited (202106979)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202106979 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of pests (bed bugs) in her property.

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Leeds City Council (202112509)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202112509 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of repairs to the resident's property following a mutual exchange. The landlord's handling of the associated complaint.

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202210568)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202210568 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports about a warning letter it sent her. Reports about how it handled her data.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202201501)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202201501 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: reports of others parking in the resident’s designated disabled parking bay, and; the related complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202211133)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202211133 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for fence repairs and replacement.

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Southwark Council (202115107)

12 Jun 2023 Case 202115107 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: How the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of a burst pipe in the building’s pump room. The associated formal complaint into the issue.

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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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