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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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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202307744)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202307744 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s Handling of work while the resident was decanted. Handling of concerns about staff conduct. Complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202230233)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202230233 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the resident’s reports about the landlord’s handling of structural repairs causing dampness and damage to his property.

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Midland Heart Limited (202225075)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202225075 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Heating and hot water repairs. Roof leaks affecting the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Northumberland Council (202324329)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202324329 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a damp bedroom floor. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202319144)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202319144 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of the neighbours feeding the birds. Measures to prevent birds sitting on the resident’s roof, causing excrement and damage. Delays in providing a copy of an Environmental Health report.

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Waltham Forest Council (202205559)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202205559 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: reports of a leak. reports of delays in providing information concerning the sale of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202400057)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202400057 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Faults with the resident’s mechanical ventilation system. The resident’s report of smells from a bathroom drain. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202408018)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202408018 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Communal lighting repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202305125)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202305125 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Leeds City Council (202230989)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202230989 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Peabody Trust (202316955)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202316955 Reasonable Redress 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 complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202124501)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202124501 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs in the property including leaks, damp, and mould. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202344678)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202344678 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be considered for an increased transfer priority banding on medical grounds. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a bathroom extractor fan to be repositioned.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202315368)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202315368 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of boundary issues with her neighbouring property. associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202231935)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202231935 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s concerns the fence she installed might lead to her eviction. Outstanding repairs in the resident’s property, including for damp and mould. Resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Resident’s request to move. The Ombudsman has also addressed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202303477)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202303477 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of draughts and the property not retaining heat. Reports of damp and mould in the property. Request for evidence of its service charge expenditure. Complaints.

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Aster Group Limited (202404076)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202404076 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Roof repairs. Reports of damp and mould. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for a management transfer. Formal complaint.

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Basildon Borough Council (202323484)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202323484 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks to the resident’s wet room.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202222119)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202222119 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the way the landlord handled the resident’s: Reports of an ongoing leak from a roof terrace. Temporary decants. Complaint. This report has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202305122)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305122 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould repairs and improvement work. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202318286)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202318286 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of low water pressure and a lack of hot water in the property. Complaints.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202326870)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202326870 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about staff conduct during a telephone call.

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Derby City Council (202345219)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202345219 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of disability adaptations at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Falcon Housing Association C.I.C (202224190)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202224190 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and adaptation requests at the property. The associated complaint.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202217964)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202217964 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents’: Reports about repairs to soffits, facias and guttering Reports about fencing. Reports about antisocial behaviour (‘ASB’) and noise. Reports about parking issues. Reports about a neighbour extending their land. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202345481)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202345481 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the resident’s property, including: Damp and mould. Window repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202312808)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202312808 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord handling of: The maintenance of a hedge. The associated complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202228400)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202228400 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Draughts and cold. A leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Home Group Limited (202302832)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202302832 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of her property being cold. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202308385)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202308385 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to cut back the trees in her back garden. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to remove waste from her garden.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202226674)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202226674 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about a thermostat. Associated formal complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202230105)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202230105 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of his reports of leaks in the bathroom.

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Islington Council (202302456)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202302456 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

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

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Kirklees Council (202314578)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202314578 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s:

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Lambeth Council (202402474)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202402474 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks and associated damage at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Lewisham Council (202326309)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202326309 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of: Leaks, damp, and mould. Issues with the toilet flush.

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Lewisham Council (202347050)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202347050 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould affecting her property. A temporary decant.

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London Borough of Newham (202226552)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202226552 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding: Repairs to the loft hatch and insulation. Plastering in the main bedroom. Fencing in the garden. The neighbour’s overhanging tree. A leak in the bathroom and the subsequent damage caused in the property. The complaint and level of …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202305784)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305784 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to issue a notice of seeking possession (NOSP). Handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202219217)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202219217 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202219217 London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 29 November 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223776)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202223776 Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of damp and mould and water leaks through bedroom windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Record keeping. Associated complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202230164)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202230164 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of: Concerns about service charges Repairs to the property and bin store. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202313921)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202313921 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The resident’s concerns about retaliation from her neighbour following her reports. The resident’s concerns about earlier reports by former residents involving the neighbour. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202317798)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202317798 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Magenta Living (202234363)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202234363 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of odours.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202311399)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202311399 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s arrears dispute. The resident’s reports of incorrect sales information. The resident’s defects liability period (DLP). The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Moat Homes Limited (202340083)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202340083 Partial Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s front door. Reports of damp and mould. The resident’s requests to move to another property.

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Newark and Sherwood District Council (202324726)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202324726 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202313683)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202313683 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Request for adaptations in the garden. Reports of repair issues following a flood. Complaints handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202326292)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202326292 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. Damage caused to the resident’s possessions. The resident’s reports of items having been removed from the property without her consent. The resident’s request to be moved via a management transfer. The resident’s complaint.

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Decisions by year

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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)