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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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London Borough of Hillingdon (202338766)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202338766 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s: Reports of radiators not working in the property. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202344546)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202344546 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's concerns about the condition of the windows and the door at her property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202345112)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202345112 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of disrepair works, including damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaints.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202403107)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202403107 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of structural damage to the external bay window support pillars. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202344279)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202344279 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Redbridge (202400614)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202400614 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: housing application. reports of damp and mould at the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202212072)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202212072 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould throughout the property. The resident’s concerns about asbestos in the property. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202224058)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202224058 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of outstanding repairs in the property. Report of silica dust within the property. Concerns about the workmanship of previously completed repairs within the property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202227796)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202227796 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s personal information as she believes that it provided her information to a third party without her consent. A tenancy transfer from a joint tenancy into a sole tenancy following a court order. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202343869)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202343869 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handing of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise from a neighbour. Complaint handling.

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Milton Keynes City Council (202223793)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202223793 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise and antisocial behaviour. Request for a managed move. Associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202338757)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202338757 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the concierge not providing visitor access to the carpark. Associated formal complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202225124)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202225124 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about her request for fencing and repairs.

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Peabody Trust (202318478)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202318478 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of repairs. Response to the resident's concerns about her contact details and her access to her tenancy account online. This investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Phoenix Community Housing Association (Bellingham and Downham) Limited (202400591)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202400591 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to resolve damp and mould. Decision not to decant the resident. Handling of the resident’s concerns about the conduct of contractors. Response to the resident’s concerns about asbestos. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202314620)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202314620 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s purchase of a shared ownership property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Southwark Council (202301749)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202301749 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The resident’s rehousing application. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202315999)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202315999 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s reports of repairs in the property. the resident’s request for adaptations to be made to the property.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202306510)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202306510 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about:

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Stevenage Borough Council (202318596)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202318596 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of fence repairs. response to the resident’s concerns about a structure in a neighbouring garden.

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Stonewater Limited (202330433)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202330433 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the: Front door. Kitchen. Bathroom.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202317945)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202317945 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a leak affecting the property. The associated complaint.

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Waltham Forest Council (202410478)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202410478 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that the communal door lock had been changed to one with a latch, which had led to residents latching the door open. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202233915)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202233915 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202233915 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 28 November 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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54North Homes Limited (202109465)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202109465 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour. The associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202328263)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202328263 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp, mould and related outstanding repairs. Complaint. This report has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Abri Group Limited (202228061)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202228061 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns that a neighbour had erected a patio and fence without permission. Handling of the complaint.

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Amplius Living (202410731)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202410731 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports that the property was cold and does not retain heat. Complaint handling.

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202307295)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202307295 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the security of the block. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Connexus Homes Limited (202310904)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202310904 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of noise nuisance from her neighbour (“N”). The resident’s request for a move. In 2022, the resident had made a number of reports about noise from her neighbour. She made an application to the Environmental Health team (EHO) …

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202308371)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202308371 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports of concerns with the communal cleaning. Resident’s reports of repairs to the communal entrance door.

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Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association Limited (202305280)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202305280 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for repairs to the wet room in the property. The associated complaint.

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Islington Council (202224543)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202224543 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of water ingress. Associated formal complaint.

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Islington Council (202320838)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202320838 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Lambeth Council (202229980)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202229980 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of window repairs and replacements at the resident’s home. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202327732)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202327732 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of foul water leaking into his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202328244)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202328244 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to demolish the resident’s block of flats. Handling of the resident’s concerns relating to the property’s energy performance certificate (EPC). Response to the resident’s report of poor staff conduct. Handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance at the property. Handling of the …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202309085)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202309085 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s floors. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202313842)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202313842 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the communal roof. the resident’s associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202325715)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202325715 Outside Jurisdiction Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in the property and damp and mould. Staff conduct.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202226156)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202226156 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: responsive repairs following a leak. subsequent complaint.

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Midland Heart Limited (202327318)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202327318 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Subject Access Request (SAR). Reports about repairs. Reports about staff conduct.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202225139)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202225139 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of lack of water, heating, and hot water. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202340097)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202340097 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of poor maintenance of the communal CCTV system. request to inspect service charge invoices related to the communal CCTV system. reports of faulty windows causing damp and mould. reports of a faulty intercom door entry system and security gate. …

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One Housing Group Limited (202310823)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202310823 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about excessive heat and poor ventilation in the property including its offer of compensation. Associated complaints.

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One Housing Group Limited (202316616)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202316616 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the resident’s reports about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the metal panel attached to her balcony.

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Orbit Group Limited (202300902)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202300902 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak, and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202317725)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202317725 Mediation Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of a leak, damp and mould and it’s handling of the subsequent repairs.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202302532)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202302532 Outside Jurisdiction Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns raised about the service charge.

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Peabody Trust (202324293)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202324293 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for cyclical decoration works. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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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.

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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)