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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Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
REPORT COMPLAINT 202012337 Birmingham City Council 15 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 […]
Case 202012337 · 15 Jul 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
REPORT COMPLAINT 202004901 Clarion Housing Association Limited 14 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. […]
Case 202004901 · 14 Jul 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint concerns how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202010331 · 14 Jul 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Original decision to restrict the resident’s access to a single point of contact. Decision in December 2020 to retain the single point of contact. Handling of a communal repair.
Case 202010080 · 13 Jul 2021
Cornwall Council (201900404) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: the level of compensation offered to the resident further to his reports of water ingress, damp and mould. the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the “One-Stop-Shop.”
Case 201900404 · 9 Jul 2021
Harrow Council (202013212) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to compensate the resident for damage to the flooring and walls, caused by a leak at the property. The complaint is also about the landlord’s communication and complaint handling.
Case 202013212 · 6 Jul 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202014608 · 6 Jul 2021
Anchor Hanover Group (202015843) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of reports of ASB made about the resident.
Case 202015843 · 1 Jul 2021
Southwark Council (202017218) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise emanating from the water tanks in their building.
Case 202017218 · 1 Jul 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of: Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and drug use at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202005971 · 30 Jun 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of: Mould and damp within the property and the installation of extraction fans. Damage to the resident’s belongings from mould and damp. Its complaints handling. The effects of the …
Case 202008000 · 30 Jun 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of ASB. The landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for a copy of her tenancy agreement. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202011428 · 30 Jun 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water ingress in her lounge in 2018. The landlord’s refusal to consider the resident’s complaint of 4 April 2020 about the level of compensation it had offered in …
Case 202000411 · 30 Jun 2021
Complaint: Financial
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of arrears on the resident’s rent account and the support offered in respect of the resident’s mental health concerns. The resident’s concerns were dealt with over six separate complaints: The landlord’s handling of …
Case 202002782 · 30 Jun 2021
Newlon Housing Trust (202012890) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The Complaint is about the landlord’s response to residents’ reports about: Repairs to the kitchen at the property including cupboards, mixer tap and linoleum flooring. Repairs to the electric cooker. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202012890 · 30 Jun 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in relation to an incident on 27 June 2020.
Case 202010064 · 30 Jun 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of report of a sewage leak and concerns about drainage in the property. The landlord’s decision to enact its safeguarding policy and contact the emergency services. The landlord’s handling of a fraud investigation …
Case 201916334 · 30 Jun 2021
Complaint: Financial
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of a reported leak into the resident’s property. The level of compensation offered by the landlord following the leak.
Case 202014667 · 30 Jun 2021
Southwark Council (202006676) No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Handling of repairs following a leak from a radiator. Decision not to replace the living room flooring damaged by the leak. Insurance provider declining the resident’s request for compensation for damage to her possessions caused …
Case 202006676 · 30 Jun 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour and noise nuisance.
Case 202003873 · 29 Jun 2021
Home Group Limited (202010218) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of outstanding defects at the property. Breaches of data protection regulations by the landlord. The condition of the wiring in the property.
Case 202010218 · 29 Jun 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about: The managing agent’s response to the resident’s reports of defects in the property including issues with the property’s heating system and Heat Interface Units. The managing agent’s response to the resident’s reports of a defect to …
Case 202011085 · 29 Jun 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of mould in her property.
Case 202016320 · 29 Jun 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s refusal to consider the resident’s complaint raised on 27 May 2020 regarding the conduct of a member of staff who handled his previous complaint. The landlord’s rejection of the resident’s 21 July 2020 complaint …
Case 202006961 · 29 Jun 2021
Bristol City Council (202008981) 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). Request for soundproofing in the property. Complaint handling.
Case 202008981 · 28 Jun 2021
Onward Homes Limited (202001260) No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the bathroom. The level of compensation offered by the landlord in respect of this issue. The conduct of the landlord’s contractors when carrying out the repairs.
Case 202001260 · 28 Jun 2021
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Application of the single person discount in respect to the resident’s water bill. Handling of repairs to the resident’s windows. Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in his property.
Case 201915903 · 28 Jun 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The time taken to arrange/undertake the repairs reported, following the installation of the resident’s new boiler.​ The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of a chip in the edge of the kitchen table. The landlord's operative …
Case 202009426 · 25 Jun 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property.
Case 202007558 · 25 Jun 2021
Housing 21 (202002419) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: request for compensation for items she had purchased for the property. request for her previous complaint about issues including anti-social behaviour (ASB), staff conduct and repairs to be reinvestigated as she …
Case 202002419 · 24 Jun 2021
Lewisham Council (201913042) No Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of attempts to access the resident’s property to resolve an issue with the fire panel, and its response to his subsequent formal complaint.
Case 201913042 · 24 Jun 2021
Notting Hill Genesis (202002199) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:
Case 202002199 · 24 Jun 2021
South Tyneside Council (202012625) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s request to install fencing outside his property.
Case 202012625 · 24 Jun 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the decorative flagstones and pathway in her garden to be replaced due to health and safety concerns.
Case 202012538 · 22 Jun 2021
LiveWest Homes Limited (202015383) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
REPORT COMPLAINT 202015383 LiveWest Homes Limited 22 June 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 202015383 · 22 Jun 2021
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint concerns the landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s request for a fence to be installed at the back of the garden.
Case 202017095 · 22 Jun 2021
Optivo (202003490) No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the way the landlord has handled the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202003490 · 21 Jun 2021
Peabody Trust (202003187) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about the advice and support it gave her in relation to the sale of her property.
Case 202003187 · 21 Jun 2021
Complaint: Financial
The complaint refers to the resident’s concerns about: The landlord’s decision to fund days out for its tenants. Fire alarm testing at the property. Staff conduct and professionalism.
Case 201906869 · 21 Jun 2021
Teign Housing (202005333) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint concerns the extent of repair and redecorating works offered by the landlord following a roof leak.
Case 202005333 · 21 Jun 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to resident’s complaint about its handling of repairs to resolve damp and mould. events after the final complaint response of 16 October 2020.
Case 202011128 · 21 Jun 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident has complained that: The landlord’s management of parking by the leaseholders’ contractors is unfair in comparison to the landlord’s own contractor’s parking. The resulting formal complaint was not handled correctly.
Case 202104954 · 21 Jun 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for cyclical works and maintenance to the property.
Case 202101346 · 18 Jun 2021
Midland Heart Limited (201816955) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about its refusal of her Voluntary Right to Buy (VRTB) application.
Case 201816955 · 18 Jun 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour by his neighbours. The resident’s associated complaints.
Case 202002928 · 18 Jun 2021
Waltham Forest Council (202007804) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The condition of the property following a mutual exchange. The landlord’s response to reports of a missing window following the mutual exchange. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of mice infestation, missed bin collections, and …
Case 202007804 · 18 Jun 2021
Peabody Trust (202007534) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s:
Case 202007534 · 17 Jun 2021
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Case 201907375 · 16 Jun 2021
Complaint: Financial
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for the interruption of the gas supply to the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s Subject Access Request. The landlord’s communication and handling of the associated …
Case 202001366 · 16 Jun 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of condensation on her windows.
Case 201907136 · 15 Jun 2021