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
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161
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Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The resident complains about: The landlord’s response to his reports of damp and mould in his property from 2017 to 2019, a complaint about which was escalated through the landlord’s complaint procedure in 2019. The landlord’s response to his reports …
Case 202016007 · 21 Jan 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from neighbouring properties, particularly with regards to the sound transference between the party wall and the landlords’ refusal to perform acoustic tests and take remedial action.
Case 202103813 · 21 Jan 2022
LiveWest Homes Limited (202113388) No Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries regarding right of access to a nearby pathway.
Case 202113388 · 21 Jan 2022
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Repairs reports. The property condition and level of checks when he moved in via mutual exchange. Health and safety concerns. The property’s lack of modernisation. His request to move.
Case 202014914 · 21 Jan 2022
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports: that there were outstanding works that should have been completed during the void period prior to her moving in; that the landlord’s staff did not handle her concerns appropriately; …
Case 202005483 · 21 Jan 2022
ForHousing Limited (202103530) No Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord‘s handling of:
Case 202103530 · 20 Jan 2022
Aster Communities (202005481) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to sell the resident a 70% share of its property under the Help to Buy Scheme. The landlord’s sales process and its decision not to buy back the property. The Ombudsman has also …
Case 202005481 · 19 Jan 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Case 202110692 · 19 Jan 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance.
Case 202009176 · 19 Jan 2022
Anchor Hanover Group (202107997) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler and shower room.
Case 202107997 · 18 Jan 2022
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint was about the landlord’s responses to the resident’s reports in relation to the following: Repairs to the kitchen floor. The resident’s concerns in relation to asbestos in her property The resident’s request for a post-works inspection to her …
Case 202001223 · 18 Jan 2022
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: How the landlord handled the resident’s concerns regarding the condition of the property when it was first let. How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs. How the landlord handled the resident’s request for …
Case 202014424 · 17 Jan 2022
Incommunities Limited (202111130) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s refusal to reimburse money the resident paid to decorate a property which she subsequently did not move into.
Case 202111130 · 17 Jan 2022
Network Homes Limited (202116494) No Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s request for a parking bay .
Case 202116494 · 17 Jan 2022
One Manchester Limited (202101321) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (‘ASB’) by his neighbour.
Case 202101321 · 17 Jan 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord issuing the resident with a final antisocial behaviour warning.
Case 202109781 · 17 Jan 2022
Beyond Housing Limited (202114018) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for a transfer to another property.
Case 202114018 · 15 Jan 2022
Home Group Limited (202104435) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of rodents (rats) in her property and neighbouring properties.
Case 202104435 · 15 Jan 2022
Magenta Living (202110935) No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling repairs to the resident’s front door and the communal front door, and the removal of the concrete canopy for the block. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a breakdown of the …
Case 202110935 · 15 Jan 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reimbursement of plumbing costs and repairs to damage following a toilet leak. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the communal area of …
Case 202101179 · 14 Jan 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repair work to the resident’s property following a water leak in January 2020. The resident’s reports of a pest infestation in her property.
Case 202004745 · 14 Jan 2022
Settle Group (202105247) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance from a neighbouring property.
Case 202105247 · 14 Jan 2022
Wandsworth Council (202015540) No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account, in relation to the amount charged for water rates.
Case 202015540 · 14 Jan 2022
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a broken front fence. The associated complaint handling.
Case 202109177 · 13 Jan 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202111572 · 12 Jan 2022
Stafford & Rural Homes (201903660) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a letter sent to him by the landlord’s chief executive.
Case 201903660 · 11 Jan 2022
Housing 21 (202005322) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Case 202005322 · 10 Jan 2022
Moat Homes Limited (202116728) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the bedroom wall at the property.
Case 202116728 · 10 Jan 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202015271 · 8 Jan 2022
Complaint: Managing Relations
The leaseholder complains about the landlord’s response to his concerns about a staff member.
Case 202102411 · 6 Jan 2022
Anchor Hanover Group (201910311) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The resident complains about the summer temperature settings of the district heating system.
Case 201910311 · 5 Jan 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB).
Case 202113620 · 5 Jan 2022
LiveWest Homes Limited (202113187) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a meeting with the resident.
Case 202113187 · 4 Jan 2022
One Manchester Limited (202009638) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s Right to Buy application.
Case 202009638 · 4 Jan 2022
Complaint: Occupancy Rights
The complaint is about the landlord’s decision that the resident would have to downsize following succession to the property.
Case 202103381 · 4 Jan 2022
Torus62 Limited (202105338) No Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the: Landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal gate. Landlord’s handling of an infestation of rodents. Level of support that the landlord provided to the resident in bidding for another property.
Case 202105338 · 4 Jan 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of an anti-social behaviour (ASB) report made against the resident.
Case 202105757 · 30 Dec 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Case 202104966 · 30 Dec 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the quality of plastering in the property.
Case 202006039 · 28 Dec 2021
Complaint: Financial
This complaint is about: a. the level of transparency shown by the landlord in relation to an increase in its service charges; b. the landlord’s response to ongoing cleaning issues at the property and its complaint handling.
Case 202107012 · 28 Dec 2021
ForHousing Limited (202006953) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of ASB (noise) from a neighbour.
Case 202006953 · 23 Dec 2021
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its handling of her property transfer.
Case 202102517 · 23 Dec 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports and queries about major works to his property, block and estate.
Case 202100139 · 23 Dec 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202103457 · 23 Dec 2021
Anchor Hanover Group (202107252) No Maladministration
Complaint: Occupancy Rights
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the ending of his tenancy and the amount of rent owed.
Case 202107252 · 21 Dec 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of boundaries issues between hers and the neighbouring property. The resident’s concerns about being advised to reinstate her garden and her request for the landlord to undertake the works …
Case 202102816 · 21 Dec 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about: the level of service charge for ground maintenance. the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of services not provided.
Case 202104345 · 21 Dec 2021
Onward Homes Limited (202001989) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of ASB (antisocial behaviour) and noise disturbance from January 2020 until June 2021. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of ASB (antisocial behaviour) and noise disturbance from June …
Case 202001989 · 21 Dec 2021
Complaint: Financial
The complaints are about: The landlord’s response to concerns about: the heating system within the property. the ventilation system within the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about the heating system charges. The landlord’s assessment of the resident’s …
Case 202008105 · 21 Dec 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about a leak in her home and her request for compensation for the damage it caused.
Case 202015582 · 20 Dec 2021