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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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Concept Housing Association CIC (202346982)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202346982 Partial Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Excessive electricity payments. Damp and mould.

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Cottsway Housing Association Limited (202409367)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202409367 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns regarding adaptation works completed to the driveway. Requests for repairs. Request to adapt the kitchen to make space for a dishwasher. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the investigation.

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Golding Homes Limited (202317058)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202317058 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Extractor fans not working in the kitchen and bathroom. A leak in the ceiling in the property. Mould in the property. Issues with electrics at the property . Noise and nuisance from children playing in the communal garden. …

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London Borough of Croydon (202421223)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202421223 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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London Borough of Hackney (202427755)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202427755 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of a leak and the associated remedial repairs. Response to the resident's request for compensation to replace water damaged possessions. Response to the resident’s request for alternative permanent accommodation. Response to the resident's reports of racial discrimination. Complaint handling. …

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Moat Homes Limited (202453000)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202453000 No Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a bedbug infestation at her property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202345749)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202345749 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about:

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Portsmouth City Council (202451326)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202451326 Outside Jurisdiction Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s application for a priority transfer.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202422260)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202422260 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for repairs to the rear garden fence. Associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202329798)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202329798 Outside Jurisdiction Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202329798 Southern Housing 16 September 2025 Our approach What we can and cannot consider is called the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction and is governed by the Housing Ombudsman Scheme. The Ombudsman must determine […]

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Southern Housing (202407062)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202407062 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of noise. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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Sovereign Network Group (202440787)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202440787 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: The installation of external wall insulation (EWI). A roof leak, damp and mould, and associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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TBG Open Door Limited (202451000)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202451000 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). We have investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202447568)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202447568 Partial Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a pest infestation, the subsequent repairs and damage to her sofa. The resident’s reports of damp and mould. Electrical repairs in the property.

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City of Westminster Council (202422404)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202422404 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks, damp, and mould in the property. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202219860)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202219860 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs in the property prior to letting. Repairs in the property after letting. Rehousing the resident. We also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202427244)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202427244 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of bed bugs at the property. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202431629)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202431629 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request that it repaint the property’s hallway following a roof leak.

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London Borough of Hackney (202444098)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202444098 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord handling of the resident’s reports of: inadequate heating and smoke in her property. low hot water pressure and drainage issues. leaks in the bathroom and subsequent repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202446981)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202446981 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbance. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202413538)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202413538 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of sewage leaking from the communal stack pipe onto his balcony. The resident’s concerns that it has not considered his human rights under article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 in dealing with the leaks. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202310699)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202310699 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak from the flat above. Reports of noise nuisance from a neighbouring property and a nearby pub. Associated complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202424700)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202424700 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the kitchen extractor fan replacement. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202331597)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202331597 No Maladministration Financial

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to reimburse her for: Heating costs. Damaged belongings.

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Soho Housing Association Limited (202427170)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202427170 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's reports of harassment under the Equality Act 2010, intimidation, and targeted behaviour from a member of staff. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202413994)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202413994 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of queries raised by the resident about the building’s intercom system. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Aster Group Limited (202403568)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202403568 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for replacement windows and reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202430240)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202430240 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: rehousing requests. associated complaint.

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Livv Housing Group (202502090)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202502090 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about mobility scooter storage, and her request for reasonable adjustments. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202446702)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202446702 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a roof leak. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202501402)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202501402 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs, damp and mould, and staff conduct.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202339645)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202339645 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s: concerns that the property is too cold and draughty. reports about the temperature of the water, problems with the water pressure and a chemical smell from the hot water cylinder. associated request for a combi boiler to be installed.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202333949)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202333949 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to damaged personal property and contractor conduct during the resident’s temporary move. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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North Tyneside Council (202330528)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202330528 Outside Jurisdiction Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202443467)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202443467 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould and related repairs. The resident’s complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202422993)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202422993 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of fly-tipping and waste in communal areas, and communication with the resident. Complaint.

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Southern Housing (202431230)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202431230 No Maladministration Financial

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s refusal to pay for repairs to a fridge-freezer.

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Southern Housing (202453288)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202453288 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in the property and the associated repairs. Request for a management move.

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South Tyneside Council (202331185)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202331185 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the roof.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202340094)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202340094 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the condition of the resident’s property on let and the handling of the linked repairs the resident’s report of a dog attack

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Torus62 Limited (202417468)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202417468 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: damp and mould repairs while the resident was decanted the resident’s reports the kitchen was fitted without a sufficient gap for his fridge freezer the resident’s request for more electrical sockets in the living room the resident’s request to replace or compensate …

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Vivid Housing Limited (202400024)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202400024 Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202400024 Vivid Housing Limited 12 September 2025 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 […]

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202450029)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202450029 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance from a neighbouring gym. Service charge queries.

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Birmingham City Council (202323103)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202323103 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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bpha Limited (202417102)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202417102 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a repair to the patio door of the resident’s home. We have also looked at the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202343596)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202343596 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the windows. Repairs to the boiler. The complaint.

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202232142)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202232142 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in his property. Reports of damage to his personal belongings. Request for rehousing.

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ForHousing Limited (202415730)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202415730 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of its repairs to her property. Complaint handling.

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Incommunities Limited (202347575)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202347575 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London Borough of Islington (202329050)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202329050 Outside Jurisdiction Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s housing assignment application.

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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

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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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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)