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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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Calico Homes Limited (202212335)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202212335 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of, and communication about resident’s reports of substandard works to his garden. The resident’s reports of discrimination.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202218904)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202218904 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: request for a fence in the communal area. reports of noise and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the communal area. report of a leaking pipe.

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Habinteg Housing Association Limited (202214063)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202214063 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of an interruption to its provision of communal laundry facilities during major work. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202208081)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202208081 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The resident’s report that the landlord provided him with inaccurate information prior to purchasing the property in relation to: Access to the roof terrace. The kitchen worktop. The landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about differences in the standard of entrance halls across tenures. Administration of …

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Lambeth Council (202215719)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202215719 Severe Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of asbestos related repairs at the property. Handling of the resident’s request for a permanent decant, not a temporary one. Handling of the complaint. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s record keeping.

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London Borough of Ealing (202210408)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202210408 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Redbridge (202125195)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202125195 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about leaks, damp and mould, and the associated repairs. Request to move the radiators in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202213117)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202213117 Partial 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 reports of defects to the plasterboard. The grounds maintenance service charges which were applied to the resident’s account. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation for damage …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202209696)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202209696 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of the resident’s rent account, and the resulting legal action due to rent arrears.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202215203)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202215203 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of water damage to the kitchen ceiling. Reports of damage to the bathroom ceiling from a leak. Request for a new kitchen.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202220540)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202220540 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about changes made to the Memorandum of Staircasing (MOS) by the landlord’s solicitor prior to the sale of the property. Decision not to refund the resident’s £13,500 sinking fund contribution following changes made to the MOS by its solicitor …

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Town and Country Housing (202006640)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202006640 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for repairs to remedy leaks, damp and mould in the bathroom. Decant while works were completed and its decision to terminate the temporary accommodation. Request for additional funds. Reports of gutter repairs and damp on the external wall. Reports …

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202206590)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202206590 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Reports of repairs to a decant property. The resident’s concerns about the length of time he was decanted. Complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202212344)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202212344 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the form of noise from another property.

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Bolton at Home Limited (202225369)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202225369 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to the perimeter wall. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202218919)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202218919 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of no gas supply in the property to enable the resident to use her cooker. Reported damage to the resident’s furniture during the move to her current property. Reported repairs including damaged kitchen cupboards and worktops and a damaged …

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Camden Council (202303779)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202303779 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s request for a parking space. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202212152)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202212152 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for boundary fencing to be reinstated.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202219465)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202219465 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s succession requests following reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) at their property. the resident's concerns about staff conduct, when discussing their mental health.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202213207)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202213207 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Kitchen and bathroom repairs. The associated complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202209215)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202209215 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of cracks in his property and the communal areas. Concerns about the structural integrity of major components within the building. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lewisham Council (202227447)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202227447 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of cleaning in the communal areas. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord's complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202205960)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202205960 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for adaptations. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reasonable adjustments. How the landlord responded to the resident’s concerns about the Tenancy Management Organisation (TMO) and the landlord’s monitoring. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202222341)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202222341 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the suitability of her kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202207035)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202207035 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB); reports of poor communal grounds maintenance; the resident’s rehousing request; the associated complaint.

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Watford Community Housing Trust (202301550)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202301550 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. Works to insulate the porch area.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202218216)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202218216 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of an ongoing leak. The resident’s complaint. The investigation also considers the landlord’s: Communication with the resident. Record keeping.

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Worthing Homes Limited (202123822)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202123822 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the repairs at the property; the resident’s request for a shower that meets her medical needs; the associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202126642)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202126642 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s requests for it to remove and reimburse her service charges for water storage tanks. The resident’s requests for it to restore her independent mains water supply. Its complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202208080)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202208080 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for it to: Maintain the grass in his front garden. Maintain or cut back the trees overhanging his property. Increase the visibility of its staff in the vicinity of his property.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202224047)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202224047 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to replace an internal door. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202108369)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202108369 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of toilet and kitchen adaptations and repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling and communication.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202225426)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202225426 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about delays in the landlord installing a fan in the bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202204724)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202204724 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the resident’s reports concerning the landlord’s handling of: Repairs required at the property including cracks in the walls and ceilings, asbestos removal works required at the property and reported snagging issues in relation to flooring, skirting boards, the bath panel, gaps around the doorstep and skirting, …

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202205460)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202205460 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to succeed to her mother’s tenancy.

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Origin Housing Limited (202208035)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202208035 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Sovereign Network Homes (202220575)

23 Jan 2024 Case 202220575 Reasonable Redress Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of vermin in her property.

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Abri Group Limited (202229695)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202229695 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the erection of scaffolding at the resident’s property. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202127293)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202127293 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202222531)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202222531 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs required to communal steps. Reports of a leak into the meter cupboard. Associated complaints.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202207866)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202207866 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property. Reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reports around its staffs conduct. The suitability of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202213850)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202213850 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of trees and shrubs overhanging into his garden. Handling of the resident’s reports that common areas including an access footpath were not being maintained. Complaint handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202105579)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202105579 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Remedial works in April 2021. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202208581)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202208581 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour. The landlord’s communication with the resident.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202224354)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202224354 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to maintenance responsibilities for the hedge at the front of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Walsall Housing Group Limited (202212693)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202212693 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak; Complaint. The resident has also complained about the outcome of her insurance claim.

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Woking Borough Council (202206712)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202206712 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment; Concerns about a closure warning letter; Reports that it tried to obtain medical information without his consent; Complaint.

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Camden Council (202217163)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202217163 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of noise nuisance from a neighbouring property. The associated complaint

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202126885)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202126885 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s queries about the administration and breakdown of her service charges; and The subsequent complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202207167)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202207167 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a dispute over a garden fence. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s management transfer. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling while investigating this complaint.

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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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