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: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of blocked toilets.
Case 202011984 · 24 Aug 2021
Connexus Homes Limited (202007836) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s tenancy sign-up.
Case 202007836 · 24 Aug 2021
Croydon Council (202012506) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Anti-social behaviour (ASB) at the property. The condition of the neighbour’s trees and vegetation.
Case 202012506 · 24 Aug 2021
Notting Hill Genesis (201905832) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s request that it assign full ownership of the property to him; complaints handling.
Case 201905832 · 20 Aug 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it install extractor fans in the resident’s bungalow at its cost.
Case 202011944 · 19 Aug 2021
Orbit Group Limited (202007513) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202007513 · 19 Aug 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s:
Case 202005281 · 19 Aug 2021
Cambridge City Council (202010402) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: request for a housing transfer; reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202010402 · 18 Aug 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for her housing band to be changed.
Case 202011449 · 18 Aug 2021
Complaint: Financial
The resident complains about: The landlord’s failure to respond to an email about a rent payment. The landlord’s handling of an insurance claim for damage to carpets and
Case 202000694 · 17 Aug 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
REPORT COMPLAINT 202106023 Clarion Housing Association Limited 16 August 2021 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 […]
Case 202106023 · 17 Aug 2021
Selby District Council (202002870) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a lack of lintels at the property, and her request to install these and replace the windows.
Case 202002870 · 17 Aug 2021
Newlon Housing Trust (202009177) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to decant (move) the resident from her current property to an alternative property owned by the landlord.
Case 202009177 · 16 Aug 2021
Onward Homes Limited (202016955) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of the behaviour of its staff during an inspection of his property.
Case 202016955 · 12 Aug 2021
Peabody Trust (202102862) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about his housing transfer application.
Case 202102862 · 12 Aug 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint concerns how the landlord handled repairs to fix water leaks in the property.
Case 201904933 · 11 Aug 2021
Network Homes Limited (202016051) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of mice in her walls.
Case 202016051 · 10 Aug 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Mould and damp at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling. A request for rehousing.
Case 202014010 · 9 Aug 2021
Home Group Limited (202006423) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:
Case 202006423 · 9 Aug 2021
Complaint: Financial
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a collapsed ceiling at her property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for items damaged by the ceiling collapse and loss of earnings to attend …
Case 202014143 · 5 Aug 2021
Midland Heart Limited (202010414) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding her property transfer.
Case 202010414 · 5 Aug 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
REPORT COMPLAINT 202103455 Sanctuary Housing Association 1 August 2021 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 […]
Case 202103455 · 5 Aug 2021
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the applicant’s request to be added to his parent’s tenancy agreement. The complaint is about the applicant’s housing applications to the local authority’s housing register.
Case 202009034 · 4 Aug 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it install a gate to the resident’s shared garden.
Case 202014317 · 3 Aug 2021
Lincoln City Council (201906536) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint concerns how the landlord handled reports of: noise and vibration from the water pipes in the resident’s property. noise and vibration from the water pipes in the property historically.
Case 201906536 · 2 Aug 2021
Complaint: Financial
The complaint concerns how the landlord handled: Repairs to the property following a fire. The resident’s claim for reimbursement for her personal items damaged by the fire. The resident’s claim for compensation for the cost of replacing a carpet which …
Case 202002401 · 2 Aug 2021
WATMOS Community Homes (202013725) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) made against the resident. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of ASB. The resident’s reports of inappropriate staff conduct.
Case 202013725 · 2 Aug 2021
Aster Group Limited (202010322) No Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a chimney fire at their property on 7 January 2020. This complaint is also about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the safety of the solid …
Case 202010322 · 30 Jul 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The resident has complained about: the landlord’s response to his reports of noise-related anti-social behaviour (‘ASB’) from his neighbour; the landlord’s handling of his associated complaint.
Case 202002176 · 30 Jul 2021
Citizen Housing (201900746) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for adaptations to her property. The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of cold spots and drafts in the property.
Case 201900746 · 30 Jul 2021
Islington Council (202017241) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s suggestions in relation to the antisocial behaviour (ASB) he experienced from a neighbour.
Case 202017241 · 30 Jul 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the property, involving plumbing leaks, damp, and asbestos. The landlord’s decision to suspend the replacement of kitchen and bathroom works in the property.
Case 202012302 · 30 Jul 2021
Thurrock Council (202100915) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB).
Case 202100915 · 30 Jul 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of a boiler leak.
Case 202010443 · 30 Jul 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of a leak and subsequent repair and redecoration works. request for compensation for damage to her property and personal belongings.
Case 202013619 · 30 Jul 2021
Cambridge City Council (202001801) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of his neighbour’s barking dog.
Case 202001801 · 29 Jul 2021
ForHousing Limited (202101687) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of unusual noises from her pipes and boiler.
Case 202101687 · 28 Jul 2021
Peabody Trust (202015287) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to their reports of antisocial behaviour, including noise nuisance and bad odours. The standard of service in the handling of their complaints.
Case 202015287 · 28 Jul 2021
Nottingham City Homes (202016013) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
REPORT COMPLAINT 202016013 Nottingham City Homes 26 July 2021 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 202016013 · 27 Jul 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The resident complained about the landlord's response to: his report of flooding at the property. his concern that the flooding was the result of the property’s flawed development / construction. his request for compensation.
Case 202013026 · 26 Jul 2021
Ongo Homes Limited (202015902) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a rodent infestation in her property. The resident’s concerns regarding the pest control company arranged by the landlord and the camera placed in her loft.
Case 202015902 · 26 Jul 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
REPORT COMPLAINT 202012058 Platform Housing Group Limited 23 July 2021 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 202012058 · 26 Jul 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about its management of the stair lifts servicing the building.
Case 202010684 · 26 Jul 2021
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the lettings process for the complainant’s former tenancy.
Case 202006884 · 23 Jul 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), namely, the use of cannabis by her neighbours.
Case 202013840 · 23 Jul 2021
Midland Heart Limited (202101516) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint concerns the landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s request to purchase her property under the right to buy scheme.
Case 202101516 · 22 Jul 2021
Complaint: Financial
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of repairs following a leak from the roof of the resident’s building. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for distress and inconvenience and costs incurred as a result of the …
Case 202009045 · 21 Jul 2021
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint concerns the landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s applications to purchase the property under the Preserved Right to Buy (PRTB) and Right to Acquire (RTA) schemes.
Case 202016624 · 21 Jul 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the conduct of its staff and the issuing of a tenancy caution.
Case 202100556 · 20 Jul 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of no heating or hot water.
Case 202102294 · 16 Jul 2021