Southern Housing (202413994)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of queries raised by the resident about the building’s intercom system. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
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.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of queries raised by the resident about the building’s intercom system. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for replacement windows and reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: rehousing requests. associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about mobility scooter storage, and her request for reasonable adjustments. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a roof leak. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs, damp and mould, and staff conduct.
The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s: concerns that the property is too cold and draughty. reports about the temperature of the water, problems with the water pressure and a chemical smell from the hot water cylinder. associated request for a combi boiler to be installed.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to damaged personal property and contractor conduct during the resident’s temporary move. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould and related repairs. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of fly-tipping and waste in communal areas, and communication with the resident. Complaint.
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s refusal to pay for repairs to a fridge-freezer.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in the property and the associated repairs. Request for a management move.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the roof.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the condition of the resident’s property on let and the handling of the linked repairs the resident’s report of a dog attack
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: damp and mould repairs while the resident was decanted the resident’s reports the kitchen was fitted without a sufficient gap for his fridge freezer the resident’s request for more electrical sockets in the living room the resident’s request to replace or compensate …
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The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance from a neighbouring gym. Service charge queries.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a repair to the patio door of the resident’s home. We have also looked at the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the windows. Repairs to the boiler. The complaint.
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in his property. Reports of damage to his personal belongings. Request for rehousing.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of its repairs to her property. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould in the property. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s housing assignment application.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A banging noise from the roof. Birds nesting in the extractor fan. A roof leak in August 2021. Low water pressure and banging pipes. We have also investigated the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of window repairs. the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of remedial works following a leak. Response to the resident’s reports of damage to personal belongings.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: damp and mould at the property. anti-social behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak resulting in damp and mould. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in a bedroom.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication about legal action against the resident’s neighbour. Response to the resident’s request to be moved. Handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports concerning repairs to the external communal lighting. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Leaks, damp, and mould at the property. Repairs to windows. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of grounds maintenance issues in the communal garden. The associated complaint.
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the carpet in the communal area.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a parking space and concerns about the allocation of parking spaces. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: request for an adaptation to a communal pathway. reports that the condition of her neighbour’s garden was affecting her property. reports about the standard of repairs to her kitchen window and bath. request for upgrades to her heating system.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Section 20 process for replacement windows. Response to the resident’s concerns about the replacement windows and related consultation process. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of: Excess cold and unaffordable fuel bills. Disrepair to front door. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of damp in the property and associated repairs.
This complaint is about estate management charges for the resident’s property, and the member landlord’s communication about those charges.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about a management transfer between properties A and B, including communal security. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Concerns about the management move process. Concerns about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s report of a leak into the bathroom. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of a faulty light fitting. Formal complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of the communal lifts breaking down. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a leak and the condition of the bathroom. Handling of repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks and anti-social behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
| Decision year | Maladministration | No maladministration | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 60 | 42 | 35 |
| 2021 | 875 | 557 | 544 |
| 2022 | 1,092 | 468 | 400 |
| 2023 | 2,222 | 384 | 269 |
| 2024 | 3,021 | 247 | 272 |
| 2025 | 4,469 | 512 | 708 |
| 2026 | 1,513 | 197 | 215 |