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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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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202222516)

14 May 2024 Case 202222516 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of heat loss and repairs to the lounge window and back door. The complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202310402)

13 May 2024 Case 202310402 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the condition of her kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202207370)

13 May 2024 Case 202207370 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

REPORT COMPLAINT 202207370 Clarion Housing Association Limited 13 May 2024 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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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202329319)

13 May 2024 Case 202329319 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a report of a leak and associated repairs.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202224863)

13 May 2024 Case 202224863 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about its request for rent in advance of a property viewing. Request for decoration vouchers. Request to repair shelving. Reports of an issue with the flooring. Request for redress of council tax. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202302981)

13 May 2024 Case 202302981 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s move to temporary accommodation due to anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Southwark Council (202225883)

13 May 2024 Case 202225883 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a contaminated water supply. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202225938)

13 May 2024 Case 202225938 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to sell her shared ownership property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Torus62 Limited (202308116)

13 May 2024 Case 202308116 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s reports about damp and mould. The resident’s concerns about damage caused to his personal possessions by the damp and mould.

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Torus62 Limited (202310813)

13 May 2024 Case 202310813 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of mould and damp. Handling of the resident’s reports of damage to her kitchen flooring and washing machine.

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202230298)

10 May 2024 Case 202230298 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request to buy the property’s freehold. Complaint handling.

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Harlow District Council (202229720)

10 May 2024 Case 202229720 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of damage caused to the property due to a fire. Handling of the resident’s personal belongings when clearing the loft. Complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202125832)

10 May 2024 Case 202125832 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report of a roof leak and other outstanding repairs. Response to the resident’s rent query. Complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202323115)

10 May 2024 Case 202323115 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a kitchen and bathroom replacement. The landlord’s handling of outstanding repairs to the property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202317961)

10 May 2024 Case 202317961 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs required to the resident’s window following a leak. The associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202301139)

10 May 2024 Case 202301139 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: Assistance provided by the landlord during a decant and transfer process. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for damaged items.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202214662)

10 May 2024 Case 202214662 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Administration of service charges and rent account. Reports of disrepair and provision of cyclical works. The complaint.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202306387)

9 May 2024 Case 202306387 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment by her neighbours. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202217171)

9 May 2024 Case 202217171 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and response to:

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Ongo Homes Limited (202231174)

9 May 2024 Case 202231174 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould The decant of the resident and level of compensation. The complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202122275)

9 May 2024 Case 202122275 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a: Boiler repair. Window repair. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Abri Group Limited (202234700)

8 May 2024 Case 202234700 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202234700 Abri Group Limited 8 May 2024 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. […]

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202119458)

8 May 2024 Case 202119458 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s application for a housing transfer; record keeping; handling of the resident’s concerns about the structural safety of his property; handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202301802)

8 May 2024 Case 202301802 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Plastering repairs to the resident’s bedroom and living room. Repairs reported by the resident including repairs to the floorboards in the living room due to a woodworm infestation, repairs to the bathroom, repairs to the gutters and subsequent reports of damp and …

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202300960)

8 May 2024 Case 202300960 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about the security of her bedroom windows and door. Formal complaint.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202226057)

8 May 2024 Case 202226057 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the rent account. The installation of solar panels and provision of certification. The landlord's handling of concerns regarding the efficiency and cost of the heating system. The landlord's handling of reports of damp and mould. The landlord's handling of the complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202225565)

8 May 2024 Case 202225565 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s responsive repairs service and its handling of the associated complaint.

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Torus62 Limited (202310199)

8 May 2024 Case 202310199 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the condition of the kitchen.

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Citizen Housing (202222927)

7 May 2024 Case 202222927 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a water leak from an upstairs property into her bathroom and the associated repairs. The planned kitchen replacement. The resident’s concerns regarding staff conduct. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202306893)

7 May 2024 Case 202306893 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of the resident’s report of a leak from the shower to the bedroom.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202304553)

7 May 2024 Case 202304553 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak in the resident’s home, and the resulting damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Regenda Limited (202219696)

7 May 2024 Case 202219696 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports that its contractors had disconnected the gas fire. Request to have the gas fire fixed and re-connected.

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South Tyneside Council (202313544)

7 May 2024 Case 202313544 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Sovereign Network Homes (202313628)

7 May 2024 Case 202313628 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the resident’s reports concerning: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the boiler. The pressure from the bath taps following their replacement.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202316294)

3 May 2024 Case 202316294 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp, mould, and drainage issues within the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Ealing (202341193)

3 May 2024 Case 202341193 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak in the resident’s bathroom. The associated complaint.

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Magna Housing Limited (202311171)

3 May 2024 Case 202311171 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is around: The landlord’s handling of damp and mould reports and associated repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint and request for compensation.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202224691)

3 May 2024 Case 202224691 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for a lift repair. Request for a window repair. Reports of antisocial behaviour in the communal bin shed. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202224013)

3 May 2024 Case 202224013 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202301524)

2 May 2024 Case 202301524 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for service charge information.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202224549)

2 May 2024 Case 202224549 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for an allocated disabled parking space. The related complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202214143)

2 May 2024 Case 202214143 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the patio doors and bedroom window. Repairs to the bathroom extractor fan. Repairs to the front and back doors.

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Thurrock Council (202227472)

2 May 2024 Case 202227472 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould, and related asbestos works. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Amplius Living (202212607)

1 May 2024 Case 202212607 Severe Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handing of the resident’s reports of: Repairs to the property. Damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bristol City Council (202203631)

1 May 2024 Case 202203631 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repeated flooding at his property. Claim for compensation for damage to his possessions. Complaint.

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Citizen Housing (202232565)

1 May 2024 Case 202232565 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a flood at the property. The landlord’s handling of the decant accommodation offered. The associated complaint handling.

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ForHousing Limited (202301617)

1 May 2024 Case 202301617 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Lambeth Council (202224448)

1 May 2024 Case 202224448 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Hackney (202224483)

1 May 2024 Case 202224483 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Issues with the resident’s gas appliances and roof. Repairs to the resident’s kitchen, taps and boiler following a leak in the property. The associated complaint.

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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)