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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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202435416)

3 Jul 2025 Case 202435416 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) request to make safe electric cabling

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Manchester City Council (202427029)

3 Jul 2025 Case 202427029 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Moat Homes Limited (202428185)

3 Jul 2025 Case 202428185 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202414110)

3 Jul 2025 Case 202414110 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a bedroom radiator. Damp and mould, and the associated repairs. The complaint.

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Sapphire Independent Housing Limited (202317469)

3 Jul 2025 Case 202317469 Maladministration Abbeyfield

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a fly and maggot infestation in the property and the related temporary move. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202325540)

3 Jul 2025 Case 202325540 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: An emergency repair. The associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202309718)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202309718 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about repairs to the windows.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202440396)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202440396 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a lack of hot water.

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202326670)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202326670 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about grounds maintenance, including the resident’s claim that it was not fulfilling its obligations under the lease agreement.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202414698)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202414698 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of pests in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202441299)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202441299 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its handling of repairs related to damp and mould.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202442268)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202442268 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to and a leak from the extractor fan. Damp and mould.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202427014)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202427014 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202318065)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202318065 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Pests in his property and communal areas of the building. Repairs to the floorboards in his property. We have also looked at the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202331028)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202331028 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A leak in the communal hallway outside her front door. Issues with the temperature of the property. Repair issues with the flooring and skirting causing transference of smells. Gaps under the internal doors and her request that the …

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City of Westminster Council (202435052)

1 Jul 2025 Case 202435052 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the balcony door and bathroom window. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Exeter City Council (202426280)

1 Jul 2025 Case 202426280 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of The resident’s reports of outstanding repairs at the property. The resident’s concerns about the delay in moving to a new property.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202417664)

1 Jul 2025 Case 202417664 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202333743)

1 Jul 2025 Case 202333743 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Void works at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202436229)

1 Jul 2025 Case 202436229 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports about the water system.

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Vico Homes Limited (202326893)

1 Jul 2025 Case 202326893 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about staff conduct.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202317836)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202317836 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a roof leak in the building . We have also considered the landlord’s: Handling of the associated complaint. Record keeping.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202404259)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202404259 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. Associated complaints.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202434827)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202434827 Severe Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaints are about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in her property. Request for a property transfer.

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Ability Housing Association (202322628)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202322628 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to move properties.

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Abri Group Limited (202429771)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202429771 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

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

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Accent Housing Limited (202324191)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202324191 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her: Reports of damp and mould and subsequent repairs. Reports of the shower not working. Reports of damage to the resident’s car. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202432728)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202432728 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks, damp, and mould. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the security of the front door. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to relocate the boiler. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to change …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202441230)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202441230 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the water quality at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s formal complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202446846)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202446846 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Conduct of contractors. Repairs to the property, and damp and mould issues. Asbestos at the property. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Dartford Borough Council (202327308)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202327308 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about: How the landlord communicated its decision to change its flexible tenancies to secure tenancies. How the landlord handled the resident’s request to change her tenancy from a joint tenancy to a sole tenancy. We have also considered how the landlord handled the resident’s complaint.

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Eastbourne Borough Council (202427422)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202427422 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents: Reports of water ingress into the property. Reports concerning the conduct of landlord staff. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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East Devon District Council (202437033)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202437033 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Damp and mould in the kitchen. The standard of the work that the landlord completed to the ceilings in the property. The standard of the replacement work to the front and rear doors.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202308881)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202308881 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the level of compensation offered by the landlord for delays in completing repairs to the resident’s staircase. the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202318746)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202318746 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests to be permanently rehoused. Reports of repairs to the property. Requests to be moved to temporary accommodation due to nearby construction. The landlord’s complaint handling as also been considered.

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Home Group Limited (202319452)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202319452 Partial Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damaged window frames. A roof leak.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202432495)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202432495 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident’s complaint was about the landlord's response to the resident's request for a priority move and its complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202437616)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202437616 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint was about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about roof leaks resulting in loss of electrics and damp and mould, the condition of his skylight, ivy growth and a loose gas pipe. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202418398)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202418398 Severe Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to an infestation of bedbugs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Havering Council (202221930)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202221930 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the kitchen refurbishment. We will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202423080)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202423080 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about staff conduct. Concerns about the garden and overhanging trees at her property.

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London Borough of Islington (202437111)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202437111 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request to take over the tenancy following the death of his mother. Rent arrears that accrued while the request was being considered. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202413387)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202413387 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about water ingress, damp and mould. Reports about drain blockages and repairs in her bathrooms. Request for a renewal of the doors and windows in the property. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202419019)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202419019 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202419019 Lewisham Council 30 June 2025 Our approach Under our early resolution process, the Ombudsman works with the resident and landlord to explore the issues in dispute, identify the matters that […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202330468)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202330468 Reasonable Redress ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a request for CCTV footage. installation of external lighting. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202425066)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202425066 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak, causing damp and mould.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202427015)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202427015 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the suitability of the property and request for a direct transfer on medical grounds. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reports of being unable to open the windows. Reports of drainage issues in the wet room. Queries about his …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202429859)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202429859 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about cold and ventilation issues in the property. We have also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202432458)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202432458 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for repairs to the heating and hot water system. Associated 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

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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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