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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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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202218434)

18 Mar 2024 Case 202218434 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Southwark Council (202110802)

18 Mar 2024 Case 202110802 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak and request for compensation. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of no heating or hot water. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of unlawful occupation and noise nuisance from a neighbouring flat. The landlord’s …

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The Riverside Group Limited (202306137)

18 Mar 2024 Case 202306137 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to upgrade the resident’s bathroom ceiling following installation of a ground level shower and wet room.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202307445)

18 Mar 2024 Case 202307445 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of ongoing noise. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202306541)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202306541 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Barnet (202127278)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202127278 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Ealing (202314273)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202314273 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of subsidence. The landlord’s record keeping has been investigated. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202203000)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202203000 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Concerns about fire safety within the building. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202226519)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202226519 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202102235)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202102235 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be rehoused. The landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202234093)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202234093 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a higher banding for medical reasons. The landlord’s complaint handling. This Service has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Stonewater Limited (202303389)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202303389 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202303389 Stonewater Limited 15 March 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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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202224339)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202224339 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Waltham Forest Council (202226828)

15 Mar 2024 Case 202226828 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of flooding in the basement and the associated damp and mould. Reports of repairs to the kitchen. Associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202003074)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202003074 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint.

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City of Lincoln Council (202229509)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202229509 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about outstanding repairs in her property. Reports about damp and mould in her property. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202302137)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202302137 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202225807)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202225807 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Homes Plus Limited (202309279)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202309279 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns of its staff member’s conduct regarding allegations made against him.

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Islington Council (202308362)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202308362 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Leeds City Council (202320179)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202320179 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy and subsequent repairs.

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Lincoln City Council (202302041)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202302041 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the property, including to address damp and mould. Handling of the associated complaint.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202231126)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202231126 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a request for a bathroom upgrade.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202219252)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202219252 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's concerns of repairs required to the front and rear doors of the property, following break-ins. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202309955)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202309955 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for an EWS1 form. Request for it to buy back his property. Reports regarding the level of natural light in his property. Concerns about scaffolding. Reports of outstanding communal repairs. Concerns about a change to its pet policy. Concerns …

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202305135)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202305135 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the remedial works to the property following a flood.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202301864)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202301864 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks into the property. Associated formal complaint.

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Settle Group (202215101)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202215101 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of staff conduct/racial discrimination; the resident’s complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202221127)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202221127 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of unsatisfactory ground maintenance.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202208452)

14 Mar 2024 Case 202208452 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s concerns regarding the patio door.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202200379)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202200379 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a windows repair. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Record keeping. Complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202203294)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202203294 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and response to: the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). the resident's installation of CCTV cameras. the resident’s management transfer application. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202303218)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202303218 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London Borough of Barnet (202228491)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202228491 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment from her neighbours.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202222555)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202222555 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of repairs issues, and damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaints handling. Record keeping.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202227785)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202227785 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202227785 Tower Hamlets Homes 13 March 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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Waltham Forest Council (202300868)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202300868 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord's response to reports of a leak, damp and mould, and a crumbling ceiling within the property.

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Arawak Walton Housing Association Limited (202221248)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202221248 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of ongoing damp and mould.

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Castles & Coasts Housing Association Limited (202221875)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202221875 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the sale of the late resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Islington Council (202206511)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202206511 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s communication with the resident following a fire at her property. The landlord’s disposal of the resident’s personal items following the fire at her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the conduct of its removal contractor. The landlord’s complaint handling has also …

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Kingston upon Thames Council (202230294)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202230294 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of repairs to the kitchen and bathroom. The resident’s report of the contractor’s conduct. Reports of the resident’s behaviour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202215296)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202215296 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202215542)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202215542 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of defects to windows. complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202230563)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202230563 Maladministration Estate Management

The landlord’s handling of reports of lift outages. The landlord’s record keeping has been investigated. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202302569)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202302569 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns of: Mould in the property. Communal lift repairs and the length of time it had been non-functioning. The communal lighting repair. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202234046)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202234046 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Identification of a leak in her bathroom. Handling of her request for a bath to be installed. Response to a loss of heating in her living room. Contractor’s conduct towards her.

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Ashton Pioneer Homes Limited (202229724)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202229724 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the resident’s concerns regarding staff conduct. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202219688)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202219688 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Related complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202204243)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202204243 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak and damp and mould in the resident’s bathroom. Concerns from the resident about antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. The associated complaint handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202227379)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202227379 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's concerns about service charges.

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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.

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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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