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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202007650)

25 Jan 2022 Case 202007650 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about the level and reasonableness of the resident’s service charges, and her liability to pay for some of the charges included in her account.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202114197)

25 Jan 2022 Case 202114197 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the damage to the resident's balcony.

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202103269)

25 Jan 2022 Case 202103269 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to his storage heating and immersion heater. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202003059)

25 Jan 2022 Case 202003059 Outside Jurisdiction Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of repairs to the guttering.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202012017)

25 Jan 2022 Case 202012017 Mediation Financial

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of a compensation request following reports of damp and mould.

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Southwark Council (202017575)

25 Jan 2022 Case 202017575 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202017575 Southwark Council 25 January 2022 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 is set […]

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Stonewater Limited (201915252)

25 Jan 2022 Case 201915252 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about: a. the level of redress the landlord awarded in respect of its acknowledged delays and failures while handling the resident’s reports of an inadequate water supply at the property; b. the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about rent arrears, his assigned tenancy rating and the …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202103528)

24 Jan 2022 Case 202103528 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202102795)

24 Jan 2022 Case 202102795 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs to his boiler. Request that the landlord reimburse him for increased electricity costs which he said he had incurred as a result of the issues with the boiler.

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Red Kite Community Housing Limited (202012377)

24 Jan 2022 Case 202012377 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to recharge the resident for electrical works carried out in the property.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202113632)

24 Jan 2022 Case 202113632 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The repair to the resident’s heating and hot water system and its offer of compensation. The associated complaint.

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Havering Council (202105918)

22 Jan 2022 Case 202105918 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202111617)

22 Jan 2022 Case 202111617 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's: reports of a mice infestation in her property communication with the resident and her representative; and reports of various repairs in the property, including repairs and mould in the bathroom and problems with the windows and front door.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202115872)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202115872 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a bed bug infestation at her property.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202017004)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202017004 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of flooding to his property.

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Canterbury City Council (202116967)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202116967 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint concerns the council’s handling of the resident’s application to be moved to another property on medical grounds.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202016007)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202016007 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about: The landlord’s response to his reports of damp and mould in his property from 2017 to 2019, a complaint about which was escalated through the landlord’s complaint procedure in 2019. The landlord’s response to his reports of damp and mould in his property, a complaint about …

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Crawley Borough Council (202103813)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202103813 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from neighbouring properties, particularly with regards to the sound transference between the party wall and the landlords’ refusal to perform acoustic tests and take remedial action.

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Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association Limited (202100378)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202100378 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour and their partner. The associated complaint.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202113388)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202113388 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries regarding right of access to a nearby pathway.

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Newham Council (201913436)

21 Jan 2022 Case 201913436 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s right to buy application; the resident’s request to meet with the mayor; a leak from above into the resident’s property; the resident’s request for bathroom adaptations.

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Notting Hill Genesis (201911322)

21 Jan 2022 Case 201911322 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a property transfer.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202102678)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202102678 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a door repair.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202008536)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202008536 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint was about the landlord’s handling of:

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202013713)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202013713 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Taunton Deane Borough Council (202014914)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202014914 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Repairs reports. The property condition and level of checks when he moved in via mutual exchange. Health and safety concerns. The property’s lack of modernisation. His request to move.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202005483)

21 Jan 2022 Case 202005483 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports: that there were outstanding works that should have been completed during the void period prior to her moving in; that the landlord’s staff did not handle her concerns appropriately; that there was disrepair which may allow pests to enter …

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ForHousing Limited (202103530)

20 Jan 2022 Case 202103530 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord‘s handling of:

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202107688)

20 Jan 2022 Case 202107688 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs in the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202004670)

20 Jan 2022 Case 202004670 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when let to her. Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202002157)

20 Jan 2022 Case 202002157 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s decision to apply for an Alternative Payment Agreement (APA) and its response to the resident’s offer of a payment plan to clear her arrears.

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Wandsworth Council (202004657)

20 Jan 2022 Case 202004657 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the property, including to address damp and mould. The resident’s reports of pest issues in the property. The resident's request to be moved to a larger property. The associated formal complaint raised.

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Arhag Housing Association Limited (202100545)

19 Jan 2022 Case 202100545 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: The landlord’s offer of compensation in respect of the handling of the initial Right to Acquire (RTA) application and subsequent complaint handling. The resident having to submit a new RTA application form once the decision was changed.

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Aster Communities (202005481)

19 Jan 2022 Case 202005481 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to sell the resident a 70% share of its property under the Help to Buy Scheme. The landlord’s sales process and its decision not to buy back the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Citizen Housing (202016120)

19 Jan 2022 Case 202016120 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about the level of the service charge and the explanation provided by the landlord for its increases.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202103687)

19 Jan 2022 Case 202103687 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repair works to the resident’s property, including the conduct of members of the landlord’s staff, and the resident’s concerns that the landlord has not taken her vulnerability into consideration. The level of compensation offered by the landlord to the resident.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202011274)

19 Jan 2022 Case 202011274 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of harassment by his neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint. The landlord’s record keeping.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202110692)

19 Jan 2022 Case 202110692 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202111793)

19 Jan 2022 Case 202111793 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint refers to the resident’s concern about the length of time it took the landlord to update its records following the sale of her property.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202107997)

18 Jan 2022 Case 202107997 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler and shower room.

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Bolsover District Council (202001223)

18 Jan 2022 Case 202001223 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint was about the landlord’s responses to the resident’s reports in relation to the following: Repairs to the kitchen floor. The resident’s concerns in relation to asbestos in her property The resident’s request for a post-works inspection to her loft. Repairs to external brickwork and the resident’s garden path. …

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Orbit Group Limited (202005473)

18 Jan 2022 Case 202005473 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a blocked drain causing sewage to overflow in the property; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s subsequent complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202103334)

18 Jan 2022 Case 202103334 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of multiple repair issues at her property, including: a crack in the external wall of the property; a boundary wall in a state of disrepair; a roof leak. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Wandsworth Council (202110642)

18 Jan 2022 Case 202110642 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about:

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Barking and Dagenham Council (201900890)

17 Jan 2022 Case 201900890 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise emanating from her neighbour’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Bernicia Group (202115529)

17 Jan 2022 Case 202115529 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repair of the resident’s heating and hot water system, and the replacement of a part of his boiler.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202014424)

17 Jan 2022 Case 202014424 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: How the landlord handled the resident’s concerns regarding the condition of the property when it was first let. How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs. How the landlord handled the resident’s request for a rent adjustment.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202010493)

17 Jan 2022 Case 202010493 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of no hot water and heating and repairs to her storage heaters. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of draughty windows.

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Incommunities Limited (202111130)

17 Jan 2022 Case 202111130 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s refusal to reimburse money the resident paid to decorate a property which she subsequently did not move into.

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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
20243,021247272
20254,469512708
20261,513197215

Maladministration includes partial and severe maladministration. Values are counts of published decisions.

Landlords with most published decisions

Decision counts
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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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) Hyde Housing Association Limited (346) Southern Housing (337) The Guinness Partnership Limited (329) Notting Hill Genesis (305) Southwark Council (301) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (269)