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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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Network Homes Limited (202116494)

17 Jan 2022 Case 202116494 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s request for a parking bay .

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One Manchester Limited (202101321)

17 Jan 2022 Case 202101321 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Red Kite Community Housing Limited (202109781)

17 Jan 2022 Case 202109781 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord issuing the resident with a final antisocial behaviour warning.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202114018)

15 Jan 2022 Case 202114018 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for a transfer to another property.

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Home Group Limited (202104435)

15 Jan 2022 Case 202104435 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of rodents (rats) in her property and neighbouring properties.

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Magenta Living (202110935)

15 Jan 2022 Case 202110935 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling repairs to the resident’s front door and the communal front door, and the removal of the concrete canopy for the block. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a breakdown of the cost of the work.

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Birmingham City Council (202104416)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202104416 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s allegations about the removal of his belongings from the property by the landlord’s contractor.

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Birmingham City Council (202106816)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202106816 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding his boiler, pests in his property and increased utility bills.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202101179)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202101179 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reimbursement of plumbing costs and repairs to damage following a toilet leak. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the communal area of the property.

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202015484)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202015484 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a faulty door and intercom system.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202004745)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202004745 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repair work to the resident’s property following a water leak in January 2020. The resident’s reports of a pest infestation in her property.

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Settle Group (202105247)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202105247 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance from a neighbouring property.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202107108)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202107108 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a blocked drain and his request for compensation. The associated complaint.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202016044)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202016044 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s disrepair reports relating to the bathroom.

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Wandsworth Council (202015540)

14 Jan 2022 Case 202015540 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account, in relation to the amount charged for water rates.

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Brent Council (202003321)

13 Jan 2022 Case 202003321 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A leak at the property and the subsequent repairs and associated damage. Asbestos at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling, communication and customer service.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202119314)

13 Jan 2022 Case 202119314 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint concerns the landlords handling of the resident’s request for a refund of service charges.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202106440)

13 Jan 2022 Case 202106440 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: Repairs to the residents guttering, garden and communal entrance of the property and the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint. The resident’s concerns about the conduct of a contractor in November 2021, issues related to the ownership of the …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202109177)

13 Jan 2022 Case 202109177 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a broken front fence. The associated complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202111233)

13 Jan 2022 Case 202111233 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a transfer under medical grounds. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning damp and mould at the property, including outstanding repair issues. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation for outstanding repair issues at the …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202016776)

12 Jan 2022 Case 202016776 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The landlord's handling of repairs to fix a leak in the property and subsequent reports of damage.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202119040)

12 Jan 2022 Case 202119040 Mediation Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a squirrel infestation.

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Lambeth Council (202101978)

12 Jan 2022 Case 202101978 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould issues. The landlord’s failure to communicate in response to the resident’s complaints.

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Orbit Group Limited (202004678)

12 Jan 2022 Case 202004678 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). Complaints handling.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202111572)

12 Jan 2022 Case 202111572 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Network Homes Limited (202102613)

11 Jan 2022 Case 202102613 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his service charge, including his requests for an explanation regarding: the breakdown of current charges; the credits and debits on his statement; carpet cleaning costs; the difference between the estimated cleaning costs and the actual cleaning costs. The …

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Newlon Housing Trust (202113136)

11 Jan 2022 Case 202113136 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a replacement of her windows.

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Optivo (202106387)

11 Jan 2022 Case 202106387 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202106387 Optivo 11 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 out […]

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Places for People Group Limited (201910641)

11 Jan 2022 Case 201910641 No Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 201910641 Places for People Group Limited 11 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 […]

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Stafford & Rural Homes (201903660)

11 Jan 2022 Case 201903660 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a letter sent to him by the landlord’s chief executive.

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Housing 21 (202005322)

10 Jan 2022 Case 202005322 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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Lambeth Council (202008325)

10 Jan 2022 Case 202008325 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The landlord’s response to the resident’s query about a change in the terms of the tenancy agreement (where all charges were inclusive in the rent amount). The landlord’s handling of reports of boiler issues resulting in no heating or hot water in the property.

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Moat Homes Limited (202116728)

10 Jan 2022 Case 202116728 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the bedroom wall at the property.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202014686)

10 Jan 2022 Case 202014686 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the behaviour and actions of the landlord’s staff in investigating the resident’s previous antisocial behaviour (ASB) complaint; the landlord’s decision to issue a ‘red card’ to the resident regarding ASB.

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Lambeth Council (202100331)

8 Jan 2022 Case 202100331 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202100331 Lambeth Council 8 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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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202015271)

8 Jan 2022 Case 202015271 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202015921)

8 Jan 2022 Case 202015921 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of fumes from the heating flue in the property below.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (201911000)

8 Jan 2022 Case 201911000 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from his neighbour. The associated complaint.

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Basildon Borough Council (202108992)

7 Jan 2022 Case 202108992 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a water leak affecting her property.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202003824)

7 Jan 2022 Case 202003824 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the allocation of parking spaces.

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Lewes District Council (202107034)

7 Jan 2022 Case 202107034 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to charge the resident for planned repair works to the building his property is in.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202102292)

7 Jan 2022 Case 202102292 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled the resident’s concerns relating to the conduct of its staff. The level of support offered to the resident by the landlord with managing his tenancy. The landlord’s decision to increase the resident’s rent.

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Peabody Trust (202105170)

7 Jan 2022 Case 202105170 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202105170 Peabody Trust 7 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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Hightown Housing Association Limited (202102411)

6 Jan 2022 Case 202102411 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The leaseholder complains about the landlord’s response to his concerns about a staff member.

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Anchor Hanover Group (201910311)

5 Jan 2022 Case 201910311 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the summer temperature settings of the district heating system.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201915413)

5 Jan 2022 Case 201915413 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s administration of the resident’s service charge and rent account. The reasonableness and level of the resident’s service charges.

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Peabody Trust 2018 (202005448)

5 Jan 2022 Case 202005448 No Maladministration Estate Management

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to re-site the communal bin storage.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202113620)

5 Jan 2022 Case 202113620 No Maladministration 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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Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (202010560)

4 Jan 2022 Case 202010560 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The condition of the former property at the commencement of the tenancy and the landlord's handling of the subsequent repairs. The impact on the resident and her family’s health and wellbeing.

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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.

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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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