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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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LiveWest Homes Limited (202214339)

13 Feb 2024 Case 202214339 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of allegations of antisocial behaviour (ASB) made against the resident. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of ASB about a neighbour.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202220785)

13 Feb 2024 Case 202220785 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Peabody Trust (202204929)

13 Feb 2024 Case 202204929 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A boiler repair. The resident’s reports of recurrent damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202218329)

13 Feb 2024 Case 202218329 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s fire exit door. The resident’s request for anti-climb paint to be installed on the gas pipe outside the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202211953)

13 Feb 2024 Case 202211953 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s complaint about staff conduct. Handling of the formal complaint.

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Harrison Housing (202202677)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202202677 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let to the resident. The landlord's handling of various subsequent repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202212695)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202212695 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs relating to water ingress. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202215833)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202215833 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of a broken window and the handling of subsequent repairs. Complaint handling.

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Midland Heart Limited (202223563)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202223563 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response following a leak affecting the resident’s property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damages to her personal belongings following the leak. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about her belongings being moved from the hotel she was decanted to.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202208675)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202208675 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks during and after roofing works. Complaint.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202211153)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202211153 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request to transfer the tenancy into her name. The resident’s request to book repairs. The resident’s reports of concerns of the conduct of a member of staff. The management of the rent account.

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Sage Housing Limited (202201359)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202201359 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Financial incentives offered during the sales process for the property. Snagging issues with the property and block. His complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202203573)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202203573 Partial Maladministration Financial

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of: Major works to renew the district heating system and install smart meters, together with the works required to rectify issues with the smart meters. Reports that the communal electricity bills do not reflect actual usage. The associated complaint.

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Wandsworth Council (202208885)

12 Feb 2024 Case 202208885 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs, in particular: Kitchen units. Cracks in the walls and ceilings. Floorboards. Garden. The resident’s concerns about its temporary construction site. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202302015)

11 Feb 2024 Case 202302015 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the boiler. The level of compensation offered in response to the complaint. This service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202125562)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202125562 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. The resident’s concerns about asbestos at the property. The associated formal complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202206428)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202206428 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about not being consulted prior to introducing alternative parking enforcement on the estate. Associated formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202200838)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202200838 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s door and window. The condition of the boiler when the resident started her tenancy. The resident’s concerns about asbestos at the property. The associated formal complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202208162)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202208162 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to external doors response to leaks and damage caused by leaks. The Ombudsman has also decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202209895)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202209895 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of roof repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Onward Homes Limited (202217152)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202217152 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation for the damage caused to his possessions. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for support with his rehousing application. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s …

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Southern Housing (202128671)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202128671 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the sale of the resident’s interest in the property. Response to the resident’s reports of financial difficulties. Handling of the resident’s buy back request. Handling of the resident’s complaint. This service has also investigated the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Swan Housing Association Limited (202108977)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202108977 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Reports of damage to the balcony floor.

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Westminster City Council (202223813)

9 Feb 2024 Case 202223813 Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about leaks, damp and mould; Complaint handling. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Birmingham City Council (202229132)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202229132 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for replacement windows.

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Bromsgrove District Housing Trust Limited (202221811)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202221811 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication about damp, mould, and condensation during the resident’s mutual exchange. Handling of repairs following the mutual exchange including damp and mould.

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ForHousing Limited (202217777)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202217777 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of leaks, damp, and mould at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s decant from her property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202224400)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202224400 Outside Jurisdiction Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs at the resident’s property. The level of compensation offered.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202221780)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202221780 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about multiple outstanding repairs.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202214474)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202214474 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the replacement bedroom flooring; the complaint, including compensation offered.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202218385)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202218385 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repair to the shower seat in her adapted bathroom. The resident’s concerns about the conduct of an operative and a member of its staff. The associated complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202201249)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202201249 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The leaseholder’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A loss of heating to the property. His formal complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202216362)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202216362 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the works required in the resident’s bathroom. Complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202227459)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202227459 Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of outstanding defects to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202228848)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202228848 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s communication with the resident following damage to the property caused by flooding. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be reimbursed for damage caused to her personal belongings. The associated complaint handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202219953)

8 Feb 2024 Case 202219953 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s roof and guttering, including delayed appointments and damages caused to the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202124688)

7 Feb 2024 Case 202124688 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlords handling of the resident’s: Reports of window repairs. Reports of issues in the communal areas. Associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202209957)

7 Feb 2024 Case 202209957 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: Paying the same service charge for a concierge service as other blocks when not receiving the same value from the service. The night concierge service being commissioned without consulting the residents in advance. The Ombudsman has also considered …

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Redditch Borough Council (202216595)

7 Feb 2024 Case 202216595 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about works to the bin store cupboard commencing without a Section 20 consultation. Reports of dissatisfaction with the works to the bin store. Reports of being without heating or hot water. Associated formal complaint.

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Sheffield City Council (201902716)

7 Feb 2024 Case 201902716 Maladministration Managing Relations

The residents have complained about the landlord’s handling of repairs issues, in particular: The installation of a new front door. Damp and mould. The bathroom light. The installation of an extractor fan in the kitchen. The Service has also investigated the landlord’s communication and complaint handling including the level of …

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202222170)

7 Feb 2024 Case 202222170 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs in the property. The resident’s concerns about staff conduct.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202126023)

7 Feb 2024 Case 202126023 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s handling of the following: the residents report of draughty windows in need of repair. Outstanding works from beginning of tenancy including gaps to back door, removal of rubbish from side of property, replacement of damaged fence panels. Repairs to the bathroom shower, basin tap and door. The subsequent …

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Birmingham City Council (202217239)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202217239 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a replacement kitchen. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202226916)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202226916 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the registration of the lease or title to the property. Response to the resident's request to complete outstanding works. Handling of the complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202218348)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202218348 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Payments of compensation from an earlier complaint. Rent and utility bill arrears accrued while the property was unoccupied by the resident. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202228033)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202228033 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a fault with the heating when the resident initially moved into the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202216840)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202216840 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Response to reports of communal repair and maintenance issues. Actions in respect of the resident not having custody of his child. Response to the resident’s subject access request. Complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202202404)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202202404 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of disrepair to her property and a temporary decant to carry out the works. The landlord’s claim that the resident is liable for rent on the decant property.

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London Borough of Enfield (202230676)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202230676 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour. Complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202123955)

6 Feb 2024 Case 202123955 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following a leak from the neighbouring property. The Ombudsman is also considering the landlord’s complaints handling.

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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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