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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2,212
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Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to pay its compensation into the resident’s rent account for his reports of damage to his belongings that he attributed to its cleaners . The landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.
Case 202121575 · 15 Jun 2022
Complaint: Financial
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concern about: the conduct of its staff; the offer of compensation.
Case 202108569 · 15 Jun 2022
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint concerning: a damaged wall and an electrical inspection.
Case 202110458 · 14 Jun 2022
Aster Group Limited (202117925) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let, including health and safety issues raised by the resident. The landlord’s handling of the resident's concerns about discrimination in relation to her race and culture.
Case 202117925 · 13 Jun 2022
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for rehousing.
Case 202007842 · 10 Jun 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. The cleanliness of the resident’s new property when let and the support offered by the landlord regarding this.
Case 202113592 · 10 Jun 2022
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of asbestos in the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202115332 · 10 Jun 2022
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of financial errors in its service charge calculations in the period 2017-2020. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of inadequate works by the grounds maintenance contractor in 2020-2021 …
Case 202016257 · 10 Jun 2022
Complaint: Estate Management
The resident complains about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the main entrance door/intercom and the request for compensation for this, and; the formal complaint.
Case 202107451 · 9 Jun 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour, specifically of dogs being on the estate.
Case 202125238 · 9 Jun 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about information provided by the landlord to the resident about the renewal date of the bathroom.
Case 202009590 · 9 Jun 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A pest infestation at the resident’s property. Repairs to the resident’s property. Its response to the resident’s concerns about paying council tax on two properties and reimbursement of costs. The resident’s reports …
Case 202013337 · 9 Jun 2022
Bristol City Council (202122845) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that her gas boiler was unsafe and its decision to not replace the boiler.
Case 202122845 · 8 Jun 2022
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that a member of staff had taken over £3000 from her bank account without her consent. The landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account, its decision to issue a …
Case 202014585 · 8 Jun 2022
Northumberland Council (202116250) No Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s decision to install a hard standing area for parking alongside a neighbouring property.
Case 202116250 · 8 Jun 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler.
Case 202119419 · 8 Jun 2022
Peabody Trust (202113952) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about noise nuisance from her neighbours.
Case 202113952 · 7 Jun 2022
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord's response to damage to the resident’s possessions, including a carpet, caused by the sprinkler system.
Case 202117572 · 7 Jun 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a fault with the heating system in her property, resulting in her being over charged.
Case 202110420 · 7 Jun 2022
Gentoo Group Limited (202122356) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about issues with the gable end of their home.
Case 202122356 · 6 Jun 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of blocked drainage at her property.
Case 202122759 · 6 Jun 2022
Vivid Housing Limited (202016235) No Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal lift.
Case 202016235 · 6 Jun 2022
One Manchester Limited (202105524) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202105524 · 1 Jun 2022
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a faulty gas meter.
Case 202101866 · 1 Jun 2022
Aster Group Limited (202123084) No Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the maintenance of trees resulting in an increased service charge.
Case 202123084 · 31 May 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The issuing of a final warning letter to the resident following her anti-social behaviour (‘ASB’) reports and counter allegations. The resident’s request to be rehoused.
Case 202011806 · 31 May 2022
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to privately arrange an EWS1 survey.
Case 202017126 · 31 May 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about her storage heaters.
Case 202016829 · 31 May 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour.
Case 202113082 · 27 May 2022
Ongo Homes Limited (202113036) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of ASB reports made against the resident.
Case 202113036 · 26 May 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) the resident’s reports of noise disturbance the resident’s reports of the lack of maintenance of the neighbour’s garden including dog fouling the related complaint
Case 202009100 · 25 May 2022
Dover District Council (202119825) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for adaptations at his property.
Case 202119825 · 25 May 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint concerns the condition of the property when the resident moved in, following a mutual exchange.
Case 202113474 · 25 May 2022
Southwark Council (202119518) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be transferred. The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202119518 · 25 May 2022
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about:
Case 202122327 · 24 May 2022
LiveWest Homes Limited (202111633) 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 her request for a management transfer.
Case 202111633 · 23 May 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The resident’s complaint is about the following: How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour from the neighbour above. How the landlord has handled the resident’s requests for security improvements to be made to the property to deter …
Case 202001357 · 23 May 2022
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in the bathroom.
Case 202116721 · 23 May 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and inadequate sound insulation at his property.
Case 202012635 · 22 May 2022
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports: of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour and their visitors; of a leak in her ceiling; that the communal washing facilities were in a state of disrepair; that the …
Case 202017135 · 20 May 2022
Notting Hill Genesis (202118975) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
REPORT COMPLAINT 202118975 Notting Hill Genesis 20 May 2022 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 […]
Case 202118975 · 20 May 2022
Peabody Trust (202003977) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202003977 · 20 May 2022
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about – The landlord’s handling of repairs to a leak in the resident’s roof The landlords’ response to damage to the resident’s carpet and sofa.
Case 202117909 · 20 May 2022
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s shower and his request for compensation.
Case 202117800 · 20 May 2022
Leeds City Council (202106083) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s request for his kitchen to be re-designed. The landlord’s handling of works to the resident’s garden. The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff.
Case 202106083 · 19 May 2022
Complaint: Financial
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about his electricity service charge.
Case 202010105 · 18 May 2022
Wandsworth Council (202112082) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
REPORT COMPLAINT 202112082 Wandsworth Council 17 May 2022 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 set […]
Case 202112082 · 17 May 2022
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: A parking fine the resident received from Parking Control Management. The resident’s request for a disabled parking bay.
Case 202017018 · 16 May 2022
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould at her property. Request to be moved to another property.
Case 202110741 · 16 May 2022
Haringey Council (202115076) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s request for a management transfer.
Case 202115076 · 13 May 2022