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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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Camden Council (202311116)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202311116 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. Cracks in internal walls and ceilings.

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ForHousing Limited (202209394)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202209394 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the bathroom following a leak. The associated complaints.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202228916)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202228916 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of an intermittent leak. The associated complaint handling.

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Ipswich Borough Council (202301620)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202301620 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of reports of damp and mould in the residents property. This service has also considered whether the landlord took into account its duties under the Equality Act 2010. The landlords handling of the residents complaint.

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Islington Council (202302541)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202302541 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould including associated repairs to air vents. Associated formal complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202229266)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202229266 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Lewisham Council (202227774)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202227774 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of a flood from a neighbouring property; response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Ealing (202224334)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202224334 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202224334 London Borough of Ealing 24 April 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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202229958)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202229958 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defective windows. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Communication. Complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202303682)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202303682 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of the grounds maintenance service at his block.

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Mid Devon District Council (202232822)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202232822 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to recharge the resident for repairs to the toilet in her home. Handling of repairs to the toilet. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and communication with the resident.

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Midland Heart Limited (202010407)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202010407 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The installation of windows at the property. The resident's request to replace a skylight. The resident’s request for a new front door. The installation of a communal light sensor switch. The correspondence it sent to the resident as part of the gas …

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Moat Homes Limited (202311616)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202311616 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident complains about: concerns of asbestos and the asbestos sampling process damp and mould delays undertaking repairs the associated complaint and the compensation offer.

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Onward Homes Limited (202217589)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202217589 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to reports of a leak. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Oxford City Council (202220478)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202220478 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to reports of damp and mould. response to reports about a loss of heating and hot water. complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202220783)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202220783 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s noise reports. The Ombudsman will also investigate: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. The landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202213810)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202213810 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents reports of noise nuisance. The landlords handling of the residents reports of poor staff conduct.

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Settle Group (202221163)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202221163 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of structural repairs to the resident’s property, and claimed financial losses incurred by the resident.

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Settle Group (202234776)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202234776 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould. Complaint handing.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202219811)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202219811 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to reports of damage caused to the resident’s flooring following works to the property. complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's record keeping.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202304137)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202304137 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a rat infestation and subsequent repairs. The resident’s reports of multiple roof leaks and subsequent repairs. The resident’s reports of damp and mould.

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Birmingham City Council (202312120)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202312120 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of plastering works in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202209327)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202209327 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the boiler. Repairs to the property. Damp and mould in the living room. The complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202233336)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202233336 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of lack of heating, hot water, and water ingress though the boiler when it rained.

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Havering Council (202217236)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202217236 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Reports of flooding caused by his shower pump. Request that the landlord pay his insurance excess. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Hightown Housing Association Limited (202233841)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202233841 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of a silverfish infestation. response to a request for rehousing. The Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Karbon Homes Limited inc Byker Community Trust (202213965)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202213965 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to investigate issues of noise transference at the property. The landlord’s decision to issue the resident with a tenancy warning. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202306167)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202306167 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and homophobic harassment. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be rehoused. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202303298)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202303298 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for a refund of credit in respect of service charges on his former property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202224162)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202224162 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for soundproofing to be installed in her property.

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Stonewater Limited (202214746)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202214746 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the immersion heater. Associated complaint.

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Your Housing Limited (202311434)

23 Apr 2024 Case 202311434 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a fly infestation.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202122223)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202122223 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Decisions to issue the resident with tenancy warnings. Handling of his associated complaints.

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Affordable Housing Communities Limited (202216923)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202216923 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding service charge calculations. The service charge increase.

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Canterbury City Council (202202145)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202202145 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a request to remove moss from the roof.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202202278)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202202278 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of, and communication about, the leak in the property. The landlord’s handling of the complaint and the level of compensation offered. The resident’s request to be reimbursed for loss of rental income.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202219943)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202219943 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s concerns about: The standard of the communal cleaning at his scheme. A rodent infestation at his scheme.

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Falcon Housing Association C.I.C (202231755)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202231755 Outside Jurisdiction ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to concerns about the placement of a vulnerable individual in the downstairs flat. Handling of reports of anti-social behaviour involving the vulnerable individual.

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Havering Council (202226938)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202226938 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the resident’s reports of leaks in the property, causing damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202224802)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202224802 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Disrepair in the resident’s home, including an ongoing roof leak, and damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202229208)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202229208 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to repair the windows in the resident’s property instead of upgrading them. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202229671)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202229671 Reasonable Redress Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s request for its support with a neighbour dispute about access to her property.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202229239)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202229239 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a hedge to be replaced. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202200961)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202200961 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s service charge account, and the associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202229108)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202229108 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to: Repair a leak after a contractor’s visit to drain her heating system. Investigate the contractor’s conduct when dealing with the repair. Replace her damaged flooring.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202316879)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202316879 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property following a fire, including repairs relating to damp. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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North Northamptonshire Council (202231781)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202231781 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns regarding the fire alarm in the property. Communication about the fire evacuation plan. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202234209)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202234209 Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about a service charge refund. Complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202322129)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202322129 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's transfer request and alleged discrimination.

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One Housing Group Limited (202311150)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202311150 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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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)