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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.

18,103 decisions

Decisions

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Southern Housing (202413994)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202413994 Maladministration Financial

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.

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Aster Group Limited (202403568)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202403568 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for replacement windows and reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202430240)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202430240 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: rehousing requests. associated complaint.

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Livv Housing Group (202502090)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202502090 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

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.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202446702)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202446702 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a roof leak. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202501402)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202501402 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Hounslow (202339645)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202339645 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202333949)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202333949 Partial Maladministration Financial

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.

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North Tyneside Council (202330528)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202330528 Outside Jurisdiction Responsive repairs/activity

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

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202443467)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202443467 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202422993)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202422993 Maladministration Estate Management

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.

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Southern Housing (202431230)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202431230 No Maladministration Financial

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s refusal to pay for repairs to a fridge-freezer.

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Southern Housing (202453288)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202453288 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

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.

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South Tyneside Council (202331185)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202331185 Reasonable Redress Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202340094)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202340094 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Torus62 Limited (202417468)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202417468 No Maladministration Financial

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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Vivid Housing Limited (202400024)

12 Sep 2025 Case 202400024 Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202400024 Vivid Housing Limited 12 September 2025 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. This is […]

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202450029)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202450029 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance from a neighbouring gym. Service charge queries.

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Birmingham City Council (202323103)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202323103 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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bpha Limited (202417102)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202417102 Maladministration Managing Relations

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.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202343596)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202343596 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the windows. Repairs to the boiler. The complaint.

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202232142)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202232142 Partial Maladministration Financial

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.

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ForHousing Limited (202415730)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202415730 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of its repairs to her property. Complaint handling.

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Incommunities Limited (202347575)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202347575 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould in the property. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202329050)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202329050 Outside Jurisdiction Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s housing assignment application.

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London Borough of Newham (202218560)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202218560 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202324954)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202324954 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of window repairs. the resident’s complaint.

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Norwich City Council (202421372)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202421372 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202448549)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202448549 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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.

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Places for People Group Limited (202328891)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202328891 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Rooftop Housing Association Limited (202327056)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202327056 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202417205)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202417205 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Southern Housing (202329683)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202329683 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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.

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Southern Housing (202500448)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202500448 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports concerning repairs to the external communal lighting. The associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202333717)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202333717 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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Stonewater Limited (202417872)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202417872 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of grounds maintenance issues in the communal garden. The associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202334401)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202334401 Reasonable Redress Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the carpet in the communal area.

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City of Westminster Council (202422062)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202422062 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202401899)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202401899 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

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.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202421255)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202421255 Reasonable Redress Managing Relations

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.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202425047)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202425047 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202453111)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202453111 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of damp in the property and associated repairs.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202420187)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202420187 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

This complaint is about estate management charges for the resident’s property, and the member landlord’s communication about those charges.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202425825)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202425825 Maladministration Managing Relations

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.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202347973)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202347973 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202335312)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202335312 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s report of a leak into the bathroom. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202338811)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202338811 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of a faulty light fitting. Formal complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202403717)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202403717 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of the communal lifts breaking down. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202431128)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202431128 Maladministration Managing Relations

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.

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Peabody Trust (202334037)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202334037 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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.

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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)