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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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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202228164)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202228164 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise transference. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202206513)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202206513 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp, mould, water ingress, and its handling of the associated repairs. Boundary changes in the communal garden. Reports of antisocial behaviour.

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Peabody Trust (202222376)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202222376 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202323656)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202323656 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks into the property. We have also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202402595)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202402595 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following the collapse of the toilet ceiling and repairs to the toilet, bathroom and kitchen ceilings. The related complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202217505)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202217505 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of communal grounds maintenance. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Retirement Lease Housing Association (RLHA) (202307685)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202307685 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s queries regarding their service charge. The resident’s complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202301448)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202301448 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks to the resident’s property and subsequent repair works. The associated complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202316737)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202316737 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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South Cambridgeshire District Council (202323272)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202323272 No Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to install an electrical vehicle (EV) charging point to the property.

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Southern Housing (202315167)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202315167 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roofing repair works. The associated formal complaint.

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Southwark Council (202324142)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202324142 Outside Jurisdiction Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a data breach.

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Southwark Council (202347778)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202347778 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of communal door repairs between July 2022 and March 2023. Response to the resident’s enquiries about communal redecoration. Response to the resident’s concerns about window cleaning in 2022. Handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and vandalism. We have also investigated …

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Sovereign Network Group (202324625)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202324625 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that his Velux window blind was broken. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202333482)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202333482 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of a repair to the resident's balcony door.

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Thrive Homes Limited (202318487)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202318487 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of and communication about cleaning, repair, and maintenance of the communal areas and fixtures in the resident’s block of flats.

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Torus62 Limited (202332989)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202332989 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202206352)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202206352 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks in the property and the subsequent damage caused.

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West Northamptonshire Council (202308586)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202308586 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the resident’s property (including reports of damp and mould). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord's complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202315372)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202315372 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's request for it to repair a garden fence. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202322132)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202322132 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a fire being caused by a contractor.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202320826)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202320826 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Theft of the resident’s belongings from his van. Request for CCTV footage relating to theft of the resident’s belongings. Repair issues to the CCTV and communal gate. The complaint.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202230740)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202230740 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of an ant infestation at her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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ForHousing Limited (202329766)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202329766 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damaged floor tiles in the downstairs toilet. Damp and mould work relating to plastering, damp proofing, and ventilation. The associated complaint, including compensation.

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Home Group Limited (202322771)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202322771 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a boiler replacement and the resident’s request for an updated kitchen as part of the works. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202339054)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202339054 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202324786)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202324786 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti-social behaviour. Reports it disclosed unauthorised information to her healthcare provider. Request for a new tenancy agreement. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202234258)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202234258 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of an ongoing roof leak causing damp and mould and issues with the extractor fans. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202312368)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202312368 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication about external cyclical maintenance works. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202328959)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202328959 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s heating and hot water system. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202409715)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202409715 Mediation Old Property Condition categories

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202316180)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202316180 Reasonable Redress Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s request for a management pack during the sale of her property. We have also considered how the landlord handled the complaint.

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Milton Keynes City Council (202318498)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202318498 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the increase in service charges relating to heating the landlord’s handling of an assessment of support available to the resident

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Orbit Group Limited (202304349)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202304349 Outside Jurisdiction Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the sale of a shared ownership property after the death of the resident.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202326502)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202326502 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to replace the fence at her property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Origin Housing Limited (202413912)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202413912 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of being at risk from her ex-partner. Reports about outstanding repairs to her property. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202326358)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202326358 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report of damp, and its handling of the associated repairs. The resident’s request that it replace the floor covering in the affected room. The resident’s request that it provide alternative accommodation, and reimburse her for the cost of utilities. The …

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202321496)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202321496 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and communication about reports of property damage caused by subsidence.

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Southern Housing (202313629)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202313629 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of poor workmanship in relation to the fitting of the windows. Concerns raised about a concrete patio and water ingress. Request for a new kitchen and bathroom. Associated complaint.

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South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited (SYHA) (202325860)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202325860 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of fence repairs. Complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Group (202308787)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202308787 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s subject access request. Response to the resident’s communication with its contact centre. Handling of its concerns about the resident’s conduct of his tenancy. Response to the resident’s reports of harassment and intimidation by staff. Response to the presence of asbestos …

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Sovereign Network Group (202318094)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202318094 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of water coming into the property. Complaint handling.

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Sparrow Shared Ownership Limited (202309277)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202309277 Reasonable Redress Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Defects the resident reported at his property. The resident’s parking allocation. The associated complaint.

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The Abbeyfield Society (202332725)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202332725 No Maladministration Abbeyfield

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for reimbursement of costs relating to relocation, due to the closure of the home.

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Babergh District Council (202314102)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202314102 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to allow the applicant to succeed his late mother’s tenancy.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202231388)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202231388 Reasonable Redress Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s toilet. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202333661)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202333661 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a roof leak and the time taken for it to remove scaffolding so the required repairs could be carried out. The associated complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202234305)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202234305 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s bathroom and kitchen. Lack of hot water and heating in the property. The complaint. The landlord’s complaint policy says it runs a 2 stage process. It aims to respond at stage 1 within 10 working days of logging …

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202222206)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202222206 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to: Repair the heating system. Replace the smoke detector. Repair the fire sprinkler system. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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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

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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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