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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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Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust (202315451)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202315451 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the property. A series of leaks in the resident’s bathroom. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202308660)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202308660 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The residents request to be rehoused. The complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202334682)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202334682 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Leaks, damp and mould. Damage to his belongings and financial losses incurred. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Curo Places Limited (202301406)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202301406 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould, and associated outstanding repairs.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202326458)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202326458 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Calculation of the disturbance allowance. Communication about the disturbance allowance. The associated complaint.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202225058)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202225058 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202311016)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202311016 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A repair to the kitchen window. The associated formal complaint.

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Folkestone & Hythe District Council (202305898)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202305898 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about major works to the property’s bathroom. Complaint handling.

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ForHousing Limited (202209052)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202209052 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: Service charges for the maintenance and upkeep of communal areas not being provided. A tree blocking light. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202316350)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202316350 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the windows at her property to be replaced.

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Golding Homes Limited (202224206)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202224206 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Her repairs reports. Staff conduct.

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Great Places Housing Association (202339026)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202339026 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s communication instructions.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202326350)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202326350 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould, including her request to be decanted. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused. The landlord’s handling of the resident's complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202226236)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202226236 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: report that his home was flooded . request for compensation for damage to his personal belongings. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s vulnerabilities when dealing with the above issues. record keeping. complaint handling.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202302818)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202302818 Reasonable Redress Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s queries about service charges and the administration of her service charge account. The related complaint.

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Housing For Women (202309026)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202309026 Severe Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s rent account. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Islington Council (202231232)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202231232 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp in the property. The Ombudsman has decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202303995)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202303995 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) against the neighbour. letting out a property where the neighbour was known to have reports of noise complaints and ASB against them. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202232486)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202232486 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The accuracy of information provided to the resident about the current property when it was offered to her. The landlord's handling of the resident’s repair reports, specifically the removal of the previous tenant's personal belongings from the loft area and the damaged fence. The landlord's handling …

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Lambeth Council (202300919)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202300919 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of multiple repair issues, including leaks, damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lewes District Council (202219226)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202219226 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. This Service has chosen to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202229024)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202229024 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: the length of time scaffolding was in situ. the costs associated with the scaffolding. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling.

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London Borough of Barnet (202203457)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202203457 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of blocked pipes and damage to a washing machine.

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London Borough of Ealing (202310521)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202310521 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s requests for adaptations. Response to the resident’s concerns about cavity wall insulation. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Ealing (202315949)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202315949 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the applicant’s complaint regarding his discretionary tenancy application.

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London Borough of Hackney (202229487)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202229487 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), specifically noise nuisance, threats and intimidation from a neighbour. The resident’s reports of repairs to the communal area. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202312656)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202312656 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The delay in processing the resident’s housing application. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a mite infestation in her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlords complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202225451)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202225451 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This investigation is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about one of its officers. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202309023)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202309023 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of heating and hot water loss. Reports of gas leaks. A report of a damaged tumble drier and a boiler leak. Reports of boiling water causing burns from the shower. Reports of a water ceiling leak and damage to a neighbour’s …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202316143)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202316143 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a back door replacement. Handling of the resident’s rehousing request. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202316285)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202316285 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s windows and a communal door being in disrepair and in need of replacement. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202330174)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202330174 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202333852)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202333852 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the boiler. Repairs to the windows. Damp and mould. A pest issue. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202233438)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202233438 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of roof repairs including its communication with the resident. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202308356)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202308356 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal lift. The associated complaint.

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MHS Homes Ltd (202311782)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202311782 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to charge the resident a higher rent at the property than at her previous accommodation. Handling of the resident’s reports of repairs required when she moved into the property.

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Mid Devon District Council (202234298)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202234298 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s concerns about: The position of a fence at the bottom of her garden. The height of a fence on the left-hand boundary of her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Milton Keynes City Council (202221333)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202221333 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about electrical safety and damage to her cooker. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202306960)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202306960 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This investigation is about: The condition of the resident’s home when he started his tenancy. The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint that its actions caused the death of his pets and the loss of frozen food.

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202337606)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202337606 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of an issue with a drain in the resident’s back garden. repairs to the resident’s front door. reports of damp and mould in the property. the associated complaint.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202234216)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202234216 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the time taken by the landlord to address issues with ventilation and airflow.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202307116)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202307116 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for new keys to his flat and bike shed.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202322974)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202322974 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Actions regarding the previous resident’s health condition and the handling of the previous resident’s reports of repair issues. Failure to clear the property for a home buyer’s survey prior to the resident moving in. Response to the resident’s reports of rising damp. Communication with …

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One Housing Group Limited (202233848)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202233848 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould reports of noise from a neighbouring property request to be rehoused

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Onward Homes Limited (202342330)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202342330 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to damp and mould reports and the consequent handling of repairs to the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202305008)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202305008 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. The associated formal complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202300957)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202300957 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident concerning: Accessibility. A replacement key fob. The heating. Complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202231919)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202231919 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for refurbishment of her kitchen and bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202301587)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202301587 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in the property and the associated damage caused. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202337696)

31 Jul 2024 Case 202337696 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), including her concerns that her mail was being stolen. We have also considered the landlord’s: Record keeping Handling of the associated complaint.

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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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