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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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Thanet District Council (202229102)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202229102 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord for its handling of a sewage leak in the property.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202208756)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202208756 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of mice and bedbug infestations in his property; reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB); associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202231149)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202231149 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following a leak from the hot water cylinder. The associated complaint.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202218341)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202218341 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damage to items in the resident’s property. The resident’s concerns about staff conduct.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202231153)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202231153 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns about the standard of service provided by the location and area manager.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215585)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202215585 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of concerns about the administration of the resident’s service charge, and reports of overcharges. complaint handling.

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Habinteg Housing Association Limited (202227866)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202227866 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to pave the remaining area of her garden. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns following the installation of a door mechanism by the local authority.

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Midland Heart Limited (202300818)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202300818 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour caused by a neighbour. Allegations regarding the conduct of a member of staff.

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Stonewater Limited (202301443)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202301443 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a faulty heating system and its subsequent handling of repairs; complaint handling, including the level of compensation offered.

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Torus62 Limited (202220173)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202220173 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Vivid Housing Limited (202222069)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202222069 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of damp and mould within the resident’s home.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202210360)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202210360 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Camden Council (202229706)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202229706 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for a window repair. Reports of damp and mould. Complaint.

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Great Places Housing Association (202302611)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202302611 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of rent increases to the resident’s garage. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the garage.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202305491)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202305491 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account and the build-up of rent arrears.

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Lambeth Council (202123105)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202123105 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a repair to the property roof leading to damp. Reports of repairs to the windows. Related complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202215437)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202215437 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs and a pest infestation. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s decant. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223275)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202223275 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202302192)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202302192 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s offer of compensation in relation to its handling of the: Works required to the resident’s front door. Formal complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202307053)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202307053 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: A request for revised service charges. Reports of subsidence of the boundary wall. Reports of mould in the property. The associated complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202312109)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202312109 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about his water supply. Formal complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202218569)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202218569 No Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about her boiler. The associated complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202230980)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202230980 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The resident’s reports of issues with: The windows and front door. The storage heaters. The bathroom. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202223653)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202223653 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Stonewater Limited (202214298)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202214298 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of leaks causing damp and mould. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202320354)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202320354 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the applicant’s: Application for a property. Associated complaints.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202217802)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202217802 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of mould in the communal hallway. Cyclical decoration works. The associated complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Birmingham City Council (202228647)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202228647 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about damage to a window by its contractor.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202301032)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202301032 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to his reports of damp and mould, and the associated repairs. In addition, this Service has considered: the landlord’s record keeping the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202307014)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202307014 Outside Jurisdiction Managing Relations

The complaint is about the housing association’s handling of: Defect repairs to the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Connexus Homes Limited (202311346)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202311346 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of unsafe windows in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202229714)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202229714 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s boiler repairs. The landlord’s engagement with the resident regarding his concerns around vulnerability.

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Great Places Housing Association (202302849)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202302849 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in an ensuite bathroom. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Islington Council (202227376)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202227376 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s query about the amount of service charge payable, and the associated costs due service charge arrears. The administration of the resident’s service charge account, and the associated communication. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202230659)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202230659 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that the side access walkway is overgrown and blocked. This Service will also consider the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202228360)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202228360 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leaking toilet. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202227166)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202227166 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Orbit Group Limited (202215496)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202215496 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Asbestos removal, follow on roof repair works and the replacement of a garage door. The associated complaint.

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Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202215304)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202215304 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about its communication and call handling. Handling of the complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202304261)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202304261 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202217647)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202217647 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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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202304473)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202304473 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the annual gas safety check of the property.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202312134)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202312134 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repairs to a rear boundary wall. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202308064)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202308064 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a communal lift. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202234898)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202234898 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of loss of heating and hot water. Offer of compensation and its complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202219861)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202219861 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a lack of heating and hot water at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident's request to relocate the gas meter at the property. The associated complaint handling.

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London Borough of Enfield (202226164)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202226164 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202338938)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202338938 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a transfer. The resident’s reports about their neighbour’s conduct. The resident’s reports of other local anti-social behaviour (ASB) and harassment. Safety concerns raised by the resident. The resident’s 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)