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.
16,227
Total Decisions
11,758
Maladministration Found
2,212
No Maladministration
161
Severe Cases
Decisions by Year
Top Landlords by Volume
Clarion Housing Association Limited
817
Peabody Trust
522
London & Quadrant Housing Trust
517
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q)
488
Sanctuary Housing Association
360
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV)
313
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Top Landlords
Clarion Housing Association Limited (817)
Peabody Trust (522)
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (517)
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488)
Sanctuary Housing Association (360)
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (313)
Hyde Housing Association Limited (309)
The Guinness Partnership Limited (299)
Southern Housing (273)
Southwark Council (266)
A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (239)
Notting Hill Genesis (229)
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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202301941)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about wheelchair accessibility and request for adaptations. Reports of delays in repairing a gate. Associated formal complaint.
London Borough of Hackney (202301222)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s reports of a leak and associated repairs in her bedroom. the resident’s reports of damage caused to her belongings from the leak. The Ombudsman has decided to consider the landlord’s …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202221241)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of a reported noise nuisance. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.
London Borough of Hackney (202315642)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of antisocial behaviour. The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s application for a managed transfer via the exceptional case panel. The Ombudsman will …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202225494)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Repairs to the balcony door. Repairs following a bathroom leak. Repairs to communal windows Overflowing bins and grounds maintenance. The associated complaint. Repairs to the communal entrance door.
London Borough of Lewisham (202231098)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of mice infestations in the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s allegation that contractors stole items from her loft. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202319847)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Request for windows to be replaced. Concerns about racism and discrimination. Concerns about being decanted. Formal complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202233154)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The request for remedial repairs to the kitchen extractor fan. The replacement of the kitchen sub floor. The request for replacement of the shower cubicle in the downstairs bathroom. The request for …
London Borough of Hounslow (202302419)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould to the bathroom. The resident’s request to be reimbursed the cost of running a dehumidifier. Ongoing repairs to the resident’s bathroom and notification of appointments. The Service …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202226658)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a communal stack pipe leak which leaked into the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
London Borough of Hackney (202307280)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) about his neighbour. The landlord’s handling of counter reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) about the resident from his neighbour. The landlord’s decision to refer the …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202307382)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Hounslow (202228688)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp and mould. Concerns around defective windows. Concerns around squirrels in a loft. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202305870)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance from a communal bin store. Request for a transfer to another property. The associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202319060)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of cracks in the ceiling. Response to the resident’s transfer request.
London Borough of Barnet (202211443)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The resident’s complaint is about how the landlord has handled the following: Request to be rehoused. Reports of discrimination by the landlord. Reports of anti-social behaviour, specifically sexual harassment Reports of damp and mould in the property.
London Borough of Hounslow (202220155)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The resident’s complaint is about: The handling of the resident’s request to be transferred to suitable alternative accommodation. The landlord’s handling of requests for repairs following flooding from a neighbouring property. The landlord’s handling of the removal of asbestos from …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202231684)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding: Flooding in the property and the subsequent damage. The suitability of the temporary accommodation provided. The neighbour breaking into the property and theft of mail. Damage caused to …
Haringey London Borough Council (202227540)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Reports of harassment by noise nuisance. Request to be rehoused. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Croydon (202203123)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould, and the associated repairs. The resident’s reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). Allegations of ASB made against the resident. The investigation into an alleged incident …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202317961)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs required to the resident’s window following a leak. The associated complaint.
London Borough of Hackney (202224483)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Issues with the resident’s gas appliances and roof. Repairs to the resident’s kitchen, taps and boiler following a leak in the property. The associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202214912)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the balcony. A complaint about the surveyor’s conduct. The erection of scaffolding. The associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202215918)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The resident’s concerns about the landlord's letters of warning to the resident. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s complaint handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202231549)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's concerns about: The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the property. The alternative accommodation provided following a fire. The associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223275)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202214447)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s bathroom. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for reimbursement of energy bills. The Ombudsman investigated the landlord’s record-keeping.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202222733)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident's request for her windows to be replaced. Complaint handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202231513)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a rodent infestation in the property. This report also looks at the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202109101)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Accusations made against her by a neighbour. Outstanding repairs. The landlord showing bias. The conduct and unprofessional behaviour of staff. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint …
London Borough of Barnet (202124727)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of issues with the heating system upgrade (including boiler repair) and request for a decant; Reports of damp and mould; Rent arrears; Concerns about staff conduct during a gas …
London Borough of Enfield (202218063)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s re-housing request. The landlord's response to reports of a leak into the property and the associated damp and mould. The landlord's complaint handling.
London Borough of Newham (202218153)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports that his recycling was not collected on several occasions. The resident’s reports that he has not received a caretaking service for several years. The associated complaint.
London Borough of Redbridge (202210639)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The July 2021 flood incident, including its handling of repairs. The associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202207073)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour. Request for repairs to the ventilation system. Request for other repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223738)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s various concerns around the death of a neighbour. Response to the resident’s reports of boiler and sink repairs. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s record keeping.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202313564)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects to the main communal entrance door. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the communal areas. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s …
London Borough of Croydon (202227185)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A management transfer request. Reports of leaks in the property and subsequent damp and mould. The complaint.
London Borough of Hounslow (202122234)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Anti-social behaviour including reported noise nuisance and drug-related activity. Heating. Plumbing. Rubbish and bin chutes. Risk and safety to residents and housing officer contact details. The associated complaint …
London Borough of Redbridge (202306203)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s concerns regarding parking. Handling of the resident’s requests that her kitchen and bathroom be replaced. Response to the resident’s request for …
Haringey London Borough Council (202234713)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to a radiator. reports of a pest infestation. the resident’s request to be rehoused. the associated complaint.
London Borough of Newham (202216504)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the fence repair. The resident’s request for a leaseholder online submission tool. This investigation has also made additional findings relating to the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Knowledge and Information Management (KIM).
Haringey London Borough Council (202216013)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise from a neighbouring property. the landlord’s handling of arrangements for asbestos removal in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202205988)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about: The resident’s historical concerns about various issues including: The property’s condition on letting; The landlord’s handling of adaptations and repairs that were approved in 2016; The landlord’s response to the resident’s historical reports of antisocial behaviour …
London Borough of Lambeth (202300429)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to outstanding repairs. Response to an information request. Complaint handing.
London Borough of Croydon (202232329)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of outstanding repairs at the resident’s home, including leaks, damp, and mould. handling of a pest infestation. response to concerns about the level of service and support provided by its housing staff. The …
London Borough of Redbridge (202234400)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and response to: requests for a housing transfer. a planned kitchen refurbishment. reports of repairs to the bathroom and shower. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202229395)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A repair to her kitchen tap. An altercation between her and its operative. Her formal complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202203000)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Concerns about fire safety within the building. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202309955)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for an EWS1 form. Request for it to buy back his property. Reports regarding the level of natural light in his property. Concerns about scaffolding. Reports of outstanding communal …