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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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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202219881)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202219881 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202231577)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202231577 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a disabled parking bay. The resident’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202115255)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202115255 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp, mould, and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Portsmouth City Council (202216271)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202216271 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports made by the resident about his neighbour. The associated complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202226529)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202226529 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the proposed location of refuse ramps.

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Southwark Council (202229495)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202229495 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a water leak into the property. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202222142)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202222142 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of damp and mould at the property. Handling of the resident’s request for compensation. Complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202303330)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202303330 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about a lack of services charged for but not provided specifically for the lift, intercom and cleaning. Request for a managed move. Items outside her property. Related complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202300627)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202300627 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the property. This report has also taken into consideration the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202214447)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202214447 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s bathroom. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for reimbursement of energy bills. The Ombudsman investigated the landlord’s record-keeping.

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Manchester City Council (202221216)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202221216 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of no heating or hot water. Reports of mould in the hallway due to a lack of heating. Associated complaint.

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Nottingham City Council (202228281)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202228281 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Installation of kitchen units. Installation of flooring in the kitchen. The conduct of its contractors and the appointments they offered. Temporary arrangements for the toilet, shower and cooker during repairs.

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Onward Homes Limited (202301796)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202301796 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord for its handling of the resident's reports of pests in the property.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202212270)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202212270 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The concerns raised about the condition of the property when it was let to the resident and whether rent should have been charged. The landlord’s response regarding provision of a letterbox key and access to mail. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the …

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Regenda Limited (202321067)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202321067 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for assistance in relation to the issuing of two meter point reference numbers (MPRN).

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202227356)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202227356 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and response to: The resident’s reports of repairs required to the heating system. The complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202302717)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202302717 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress to the property. The resident’s complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202206797)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202206797 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of noise nuisance in relation to the resident’s laminate flooring.

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Home Group Limited (202214508)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202214508 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a garden fence.

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London Borough of Newham (202305405)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202305405 Reasonable Redress Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s service charge queries. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202222733)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202222733 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident's request for her windows to be replaced. Complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202302371)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202302371 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for permission to install a driveway at her property.

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North Northamptonshire Council (202233017)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202233017 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for adaptations to her property. The associated complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202303669)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202303669 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of his: Reports of harassment by his neighbours. Formal complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202211489)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202211489 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Formal complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202228956)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202228956 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the installation of level access door sets and windows during the refurbishment of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202303446)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202303446 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs required to the roof. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202301497)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202301497 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak and associated repairs. Complaint handling.

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Your Housing Group Limited (202303695)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202303695 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to replace an extractor fan in the resident’s bathroom.

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Birmingham City Council (202301194)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202301194 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to a request for shed repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202220476)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202220476 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of removal of the resident’s vehicle and its contents.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202302116)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202302116 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a permanent decant due to damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202215889)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202215889 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a pest infestation at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202224401)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202224401 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident's reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and concerns about safeguarding. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202221467)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202221467 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of noise nuisance from the flat above. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202231210)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202231210 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a leak into the resident’s bathroom. Complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202127889)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202127889 No Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal door entry system. Leaks into the property.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202225343)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202225343 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the leak from the flat above and the damage it caused to the resident’s home. the associated complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202214075)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202214075 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response following a fire at the property. Complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202230032)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202230032 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its handling of repairs to windows in her property.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202230688)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202230688 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s application of anti-mould treatment solution at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202303963)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202303963 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns of a lack of security lighting. The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of paint damage to the property.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202228666)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202228666 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs required to his property to prevent pests entering. Complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202304522)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202304522 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of an obstruction to the resident’s parking bay. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202234287)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202234287 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The sale of the shared ownership property. The resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202216603)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202216603 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202216603 Clarion Housing Association Limited 10 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 case. This […]

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Enham Trust (202308633)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202308633 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202308633 Enham Trust 10 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 case. This […]

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Lambeth Council (202232674)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202232674 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202231513)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202231513 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a rodent infestation in the property. This report also looks at the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Manchester City Council (202307580)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202307580 Outside Jurisdiction 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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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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