Housing Ombudsman Decisions

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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11,758
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2,212
No Maladministration
161
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Moat Homes Limited (202115124) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's reports of noise nuisance from his neighbour’s property.
Case 202115124 · 7 Nov 2023
South Tyneside Council (202119436) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about: The landlord’s management of repairs within the property including cancelled repair requests, damp remedial works, and a replacement kitchen. The landlord’s handling of reports of staff misconduct.
Case 202119436 · 7 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). the associated complaint.
Case 202300292 · 6 Nov 2023
Tower Hamlets Council (202226420) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of The resident’s reports of a foul smell in the property. The associated complaint.
Case 202226420 · 6 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of noise disturbance and antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202209115 · 3 Nov 2023
Midland Heart Limited (202219803) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from neighbours. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the conduct of her housing officer. This Service has decided to consider the landlord’s complaint …
Case 202219803 · 31 Oct 2023
Ocean Housing Limited (202220564) No Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about parking arrangements.
Case 202220564 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of damp and mould. The landlord’s decision not to award compensation for damaged goods.
Case 202219328 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s concerns with the proposed heating system replacement.
Case 202220104 · 30 Oct 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the information provided by the landlord in relation to parking at the resident’s property.
Case 202124142 · 27 Oct 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to replace his floor covering and underlay.
Case 202213335 · 27 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of damp and mould problems in parts of the resident’s home. The landlord’s contractors not taking covid precautions.
Case 202201852 · 27 Oct 2023
Vivid Housing Limited (202202539) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about how the viewing for her property was arranged. The resident’s concerns about the condition of her windows and French doors and her request to the landlord to have …
Case 202202539 · 26 Oct 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s concerns about staff conduct. Handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202214749 · 23 Oct 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the request for an allocated disabled parking space.
Case 202210164 · 13 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for better communal lighting and the current communal door to be replaced by a metal door and a fob entry system. This Service will also look at the landlord’s …
Case 202207340 · 13 Oct 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: Components of the resident’s service charge. The landlord’s conduct towards the resident in carrying out its housing management functions.
Case 202116972 · 10 Oct 2023
Teign Housing (202113413) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from his neighbour, and; the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour from his neighbour.
Case 202113413 · 10 Oct 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's request for a fence so he can have a guide dog.
Case 202120942 · 10 Oct 2023
North Tyneside Council (202301137) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of upgrade works to the resident’s kitchen.
Case 202301137 · 6 Oct 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of defects at the resident’s property.
Case 202200745 · 2 Oct 2023
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: A previous agreement regarding contractors attending the resident’s property. External decorating to windows and doors as part of its major works programme. Repairs to the front and rear doors. The Ombudsman has …
Case 202222022 · 29 Sep 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord's decision to use part of a communal car park as a storage and welfare area for its contractor.
Case 202217773 · 29 Sep 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould.
Case 202218356 · 28 Sep 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s rent account.
Case 202117043 · 28 Sep 2023
Peabody Trust (202120741) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding the installation of fibre optic internet in the building in which he owns a property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the …
Case 202120741 · 26 Sep 2023
North Tyneside Council (202219748) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: Sounds from his toilet. Multiple staff attending a repair appointment.
Case 202219748 · 25 Sep 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise and vibration.
Case 202216643 · 25 Sep 2023
Your Housing Limited (202205147) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance. Reports of other types of antisocial-related behaviour (ASB). Request for rehousing.
Case 202205147 · 25 Sep 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for repairs and adaptations to the outhouse shed and toilet.
Case 202214183 · 22 Sep 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about staff conduct.
Case 202216797 · 22 Sep 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information about her service charges. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the frequency and standard of cleaning in the communal areas of the property. The landlord’s …
Case 202217131 · 20 Sep 2023
Camden Council (202127652) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of noise from the resident. Response to the resident’s complaint.
Case 202127652 · 18 Sep 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen following a leak.
Case 202214157 · 18 Sep 2023
Bristol City Council (202217447) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the request for a replacement kitchen.
Case 202217447 · 15 Sep 2023
Tower Hamlets Council (202232573) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould in her property; associated complaint.
Case 202232573 · 14 Sep 2023
Complaint: Occupancy Rights
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to end his joint tenancy and be transferred to alternative accommodation.
Case 202218710 · 6 Sep 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the applicant’s housing application; response to the applicant’s concerns about banding; and handling of the complaint.
Case 202225100 · 5 Sep 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s floor, and; Complaint handling.
Case 202211844 · 4 Sep 2023
Lambeth Council (202217219) No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for damage to her carpets.
Case 202217219 · 1 Sep 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s requirement that the resident sell their caravan prior to exchange of contracts for the purchase of their shared ownership property. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s communication and complaint handling.
Case 202123362 · 1 Sep 2023
Abri Group Limited (202120406) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of racial harassment. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of discrimination in its handling of racial harassment. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for CCTV to be …
Case 202120406 · 31 Aug 2023
Golding Homes Limited (202217726) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The resident’s request for compensation in relation to the reported damp and mould. The resident’s concerns about the condition of the kitchen.
Case 202217726 · 31 Aug 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of issues with external grounds maintenance. The associated complaint.
Case 202213217 · 31 Aug 2023
Torus62 Limited (202224281) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to her mobility scooter. The landlord’s provision of suitable storage for mobility scooters. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202224281 · 31 Aug 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). Allegations that it was trying to evict him. Complaints.
Case 202118753 · 30 Aug 2023
Complaint: Financial
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the leaseholder’s concerns about its ground rent and lease extension practices; Complaint handling.
Case 202124242 · 30 Aug 2023
The Abbeyfield Society (202127722) No Maladministration
Complaint: Abbeyfield
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the fire safety issues related to a stairlift in the property and the external fire escape. The resident’s concerns about the suitability of a neighbouring tenant in the …
Case 202127722 · 30 Aug 2023
Lambeth Council (202112413) No Maladministration
Complaint: Occupancy Rights
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s succession to his late mother’s tenancy.
Case 202112413 · 29 Aug 2023
Midland Heart Limited (202224636) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of decoration works.
Case 202224636 · 29 Aug 2023