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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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Barnet Council (201901321)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201901321 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of disrepair at the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from the neighbouring properties. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Crawley Borough Council (201913362)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201913362 Partial Maladministration

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's reports of:

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202001018)

28 Jan 2021 Case 202001018 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to his reports of damp and mould in the property.

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Harrow Council (201914659)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201914659 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould, and the overall condition of the property. The impact on the resident’s health from the damp and mould in the property. The landlord’s response to …

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (201910414)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201910414 Reasonable Redress Old Landlord Advice migrated-2025

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to his requests for CCTV footage.

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Leeds City Council (201914171)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201914171 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint concerns:

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Leeds City Council (202005224)

28 Jan 2021 Case 202005224 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behavior (ASB). Request to increase the height of the garden fence.

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Newham Council (201907602)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201907602 Maladministration Managing Relations

The leaseholder complains about the landlord’s handling of: reports of a repair at his property, and; the subsequent formal complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (201900772)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201900772 No Maladministration Case Review

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to restrict the resident’s contact with it in November 2018.

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Trafford Housing Trust Limited (201914651)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201914651 Reasonable Redress

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to multiple requests for repair works to the resident’s heating system.

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Tuntum Housing Association Limited (202000313)

28 Jan 2021 Case 202000313 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complains about: The information provided by the landlord in response to her Right to Acquire application. The landlord’s communication in relation to a Voluntary Right to Buy scheme, specifically, the steps it took to make tenants aware of the scheme. How the landlord handled the complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202000679)

28 Jan 2021 Case 202000679 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the complainant’s concerns about the administration of his father’s (the resident’s) rent account. The landlord’s refusal to provide a copy of the resident’s tenancy agreement to the complainant. The level of customer service received by the complainant.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (201905894)

27 Jan 2021 Case 201905894 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a Japanese Knotweed infestation in her garden. This includes her request for reimbursement for costs she states she incurred removing this.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201913880)

27 Jan 2021 Case 201913880 Maladministration Leaseholder

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: report of a leak into his property; associated formal complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202002314)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202002314 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns how the landlord: handled the resident’s reports of a water leak into the property, handled the resident’s complaint

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Kingston upon Thames Council (201916059)

27 Jan 2021 Case 201916059 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a faulty boiler and immersion heater. The landlord’s response to the resident's reports of damage.

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Lambeth Council (201900571)

27 Jan 2021 Case 201900571 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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Leicester City Council (202006987)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202006987 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance caused by the neighbour’s dogs.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202002349)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202002349 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint refers to: The Landlord’s response to an accusation of verbal abuse made against the Resident. The Landlord’s complaint handling of this matter.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202000464)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202000464 No Maladministration Old Charges categories

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal areas of the building the property is situated in, specifically whether repairs were being carried out properly and/or were necessary; the level of service charge increases.

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202007488)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202007488 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of it removing vegetation from the garden of the resident’s property without her permission.

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Moat Housing Group Limited (202001648)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202001648 Outside Jurisdiction Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202001648 Moat Housing Group Limited 27 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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Octavia Housing (201905017)

27 Jan 2021 Case 201905017 No Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports and concerns about: Noise-related anti-social behaviour (‘ASB’) by a neighbour. Use of chemicals by the neighbour when cleaning in the communal hallway.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202005271)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202005271 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to his: Reports of issues with his water supply. Reports of a roof leak; and The associated complaint regarding these issues.

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Stonewater (2) Limited (201912877)

27 Jan 2021 Case 201912877 Partial Maladministration

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns regarding service charge elements. Request for reimbursement following redecoration at the property.

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Wandsworth Council (202003375)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202003375 No Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the leaseholder’s concerns about: squirrels accessing his balcony via the internet cabling that had been laid by the landlord at the side of the building. the cost of remedial actions to tackle the problem being passed on to leaseholders via an increase …

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Equity Housing Group Limited (201902020)

26 Jan 2021 Case 201902020 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows and the length of time it took to replace the windows at the property. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Greenwich Council (201910844)

26 Jan 2021 Case 201910844 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the leaseholder’s: reports of a leak into the property and consequent damage; associated formal complaint

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Kingston upon Thames Council (201915380)

26 Jan 2021 Case 201915380 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance; Complaints handling.

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Southwark Council (202002332)

26 Jan 2021 Case 202002332 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns raised by the resident about major works, in particular: The amount of service charge. The length of time taken to complete the works. The quality of the decorating work. Complaint handling.

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Hounslow Council (202001964)

25 Jan 2021 Case 202001964 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202001964 Hounslow Council 25 January 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 […]

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Peabody Enterprises Limited (202005167)

25 Jan 2021 Case 202005167 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202005167 Peabody Enterprises Limited 25 January 2021 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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Sanctuary Housing Association (202002585)

25 Jan 2021 Case 202002585 Maladministration Financial

The resident has complained that: The landlord has not provided a reasonable explanation of, or supporting information for, the service charge items The landlord has increased the rent twice within a year The landlord has managed the rent account inappropriately by agreeing to a direct debit payment date that in …

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The Riverside Group Limited (201909268)

25 Jan 2021 Case 201909268 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident has complained about the landlord’s: response to her reports of damp and mould in her property; handling of a leak through her bedroom ceiling.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202000538)

23 Jan 2021 Case 202000538 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to bring forward the installation of double glazing to her property.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202003506)

22 Jan 2021 Case 202003506 Maladministration

The complaint concerns: The condition of the property at the start of the tenancy and how the subsequent repairs were handled by the landlord. The level of compensation offered by the landlord.

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North Devon Homes (202001535)

22 Jan 2021 Case 202001535 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of remedial works at the property for mould and damp.

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Teign Housing (201914975)

22 Jan 2021 Case 201914975 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

REPORT COMPLAINT 201914975 Teign Housing 22 January 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 […]

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Bristol City Council (201914973)

21 Jan 2021 Case 201914973 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: the level of redress offered by the landlord in respect of its acknowledged failings in carrying out works at the property, the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation in respect of the damaged carpet at the property, and the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201906498)

21 Jan 2021 Case 201906498 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation in relation to repairs to the property’s guttering, patio door, boiler, wet room and damp and mould.

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Home Group Limited (201904586)

21 Jan 2021 Case 201904586 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repairs to her hand basin, kitchen ceiling and immersion heater.

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Home Group Limited (202005646)

21 Jan 2021 Case 202005646 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint refers to: The Landlord’s handling of repairs to the Resident’s bathroom. The Landlord’s complaint handling of this matter.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (201909494)

21 Jan 2021 Case 201909494 No Maladministration Financial

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to her reports of a leak in her property, specifically that the leak was caused by defects in her property. The landlord’s response to her request for her rent liability to be suspended whilst she was not living at the property. The …

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Leeds City Council (202003569)

21 Jan 2021 Case 202003569 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of other residents leaving items in the communal areas of the building.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (201916043)

21 Jan 2021 Case 201916043 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 201916043 London & Quadrant H T 21 January 2020 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202004505)

21 Jan 2021 Case 202004505 Outside Jurisdiction ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident complains about how the landlord handled her reports of anti-social behaviour by her neighbours, in particular: the landlord’s decision in January 2019 to seek an injunction against one neighbour rather than a possession order; and how the landlord handled her reports that another neighbour had stolen letters belonging …

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Octavia Housing (202001154)

21 Jan 2021 Case 202001154 Partial Maladministration Old Charges categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202001154 Octavia Housing 21 January 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 […]

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One Housing Group (202001816)

21 Jan 2021 Case 202001816 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: A fire in the resident’s property The resident’s request for re-housing

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (201903619)

20 Jan 2021 Case 201903619 No Maladministration Old Outside HOS Jurisdiction categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about: antisocial behaviour from neighbours a data breach and a data request complaint handling

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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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