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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Thurrock Council (202101890) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of mould in the property, and his request to replace kitchen units.
Case 202101890 · 20 Dec 2021
Leeds City Council (202101774) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the front garden wall . The landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour.
Case 202101774 · 17 Dec 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the communal lifts within his building breaking down. The associated complaint.
Case 202015321 · 17 Dec 2021
Wandsworth Council (202110776) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance coming from his upstairs neighbour. Handling of the resident’s leak reports coming from the property above.
Case 202110776 · 17 Dec 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to refurbish her kitchen.
Case 202109778 · 17 Dec 2021
Peabody Trust (202102170) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord following acknowledged service failures in relation to roof repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about a tap repair has also been investigated.
Case 202102170 · 16 Dec 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:
Case 202001036 · 16 Dec 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord's decision not to replace the resident’s living room and kitchen flooring damaged by flooding.
Case 202109560 · 16 Dec 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB) from his neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202015148 · 15 Dec 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reporting of: Several repairs issues. A rodent infestation.
Case 202109303 · 15 Dec 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports regarding mould at her property; request for her priority banding on the social housing register to be increased; request for a management move.
Case 202012770 · 14 Dec 2021
Notting Hill Genesis (202100607) No Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request to provide form EWS1 for the building which she owns a property in. Complaint handling.
Case 202100607 · 14 Dec 2021
Settle Group (202000097) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The landlord’s response to reports of mould, damp walls, and ceilings. The landlord’s response to concerns about the boiler’s low pressure and a leak from a radiator. The landlord’s response to a request for compensation for damage to the carpet …
Case 202000097 · 10 Dec 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident complains about the level of compensation offered by the landlord for delays in repairs to damaged flooring, and to the heating system.
Case 202101263 · 10 Dec 2021
North Tyneside Council (202109787) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about Is about: the landlord's handling of reports of damp to the property. the priority awarded to the resident’s request to be re-housed.
Case 202109787 · 9 Dec 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about: The condition of the property at the time of letting and the landlord’s response to the resident’s subsequent request for repairs to the property. The resident’s concerns that the landlord did not take her disability into …
Case 202100533 · 8 Dec 2021
Onward Homes Limited (202107634) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a broken shower. The resident’s report of a broken bathroom door handle and latch. The associated formal complaint.
Case 202107634 · 7 Dec 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s transfer application. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a management move. The landlord’s response to the resident’s …
Case 202102640 · 5 Dec 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of mismatched lighting in the communal areas. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202006364 · 3 Dec 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The resident is complaining about the landlord’s handling of antisocial behaviour by her neighbour.
Case 202111360 · 3 Dec 2021
Leeds City Council (202106547) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a water leak into her property.
Case 202106547 · 1 Dec 2021
Halton Housing (202015876) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202015876 · 30 Nov 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that his property was uninhabitable due to chemical contamination.
Case 202007847 · 30 Nov 2021
Optivo (202014937) No Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that his vehicle was removed from outside his property.
Case 202014937 · 30 Nov 2021
Two Rivers Housing (202010606) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the roof and guttering including its response to reports of resulting mould.
Case 202010606 · 30 Nov 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of antisocial behaviour (ASB) at the resident’s former property.
Case 202011973 · 30 Nov 2021
Aster Communities (202101249) No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord moving the resident from her previous property and its response to concerns that the new property was unsuitable.
Case 202101249 · 29 Nov 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202007856 · 29 Nov 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of various ASB-related issues involving his neighbours.
Case 202011900 · 29 Nov 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about:
Case 202109828 · 29 Nov 2021
Leicester City Council (202014036) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let. The landlord’s response to concerns about outstanding repairs at the property.
Case 202014036 · 29 Nov 2021
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: contractors attending during the COVID-19 pandemic. the level of contact from its contractors. Her personal information being shared.
Case 202110343 · 29 Nov 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of mould in the property; the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB); the resident’s request for a property transfer; a notice to quit it issued to the resident.
Case 202015548 · 26 Nov 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff during a phone call on 24 August 2020. The landlord’s communication with the resident about her reports of issues with her neighbours.
Case 202005637 · 26 Nov 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The comments made by the landlord’s staff, about the resident, to the occupiers of the property next door.
Case 202102149 · 26 Nov 2021
Aster Group Limited (202111598) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour.
Case 202111598 · 25 Nov 2021
Home Group Limited (202015585) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The resident complains about: the landlord refusing her father access into her property during the covid pandemic. the landlord’s failure to act accordingly in line with the Equality Act 2010. the landlord’s handling of her complaint.
Case 202015585 · 25 Nov 2021
Lambeth Council (202010354) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident has complained about the landlord's investigation of and response to his: reports of being disturbed by impact noise from the flat above because of uncovered wooden or laminate flooring. reports about his neighbour's threatening behaviour and barking dogs.
Case 202010354 · 24 Nov 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
This complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and his request for a management transfer.
Case 202012797 · 22 Nov 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about hazardous items being left in communal areas.
Case 202100729 · 19 Nov 2021
Notting Hill Genesis (201811579) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Excessive heat in the property. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) at the property. The issuing of a Notice of Seeking Possession. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 201811579 · 19 Nov 2021
Orbit Group Limited (202009649) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s management move. Response to the resident’s concerns about the cost of heating at the property. Response to the resident’s concerns about a safeguarding matter being raised. Response to the resident’s …
Case 202009649 · 19 Nov 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the heating system in the property.
Case 202103100 · 19 Nov 2021
Orbit Group Limited (202013201) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the installation of a trellis on a neighbouring property.
Case 202013201 · 18 Nov 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The resident has complaint about the landlord’s handling of a pigeon infestation and related works to his roof.
Case 202013546 · 17 Nov 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that the property is too cold – due to the location and operation of the Auto Opening Vent (AOV) system.
Case 202017448 · 16 Nov 2021
Complaint: Occupancy Rights
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: request to succeed her late father’s tenancy. concerns about the condition of her late father’s property. concerns about repairs at her property including damp and mould.
Case 202003307 · 16 Nov 2021
Arun District Council (202009397) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report in relation to her upstairs toilet. The resident’s request for compensation for reported damage to her rugs. The resident’s report of a damp kitchen floor.
Case 202009397 · 12 Nov 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s reports in relation to his water cylinder and other repairs and the resident’s request for compensation. The landlord’s complaint handling (including the resident's report of a breach of his confidentiality …
Case 202016168 · 11 Nov 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202108668 · 11 Nov 2021