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: 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.
Case 202301941 · 24 Jul 2024
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 …
Case 202301222 · 17 Jul 2024
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.
Case 202221241 · 11 Jul 2024
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 …
Case 202315642 · 3 Jul 2024
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.
Case 202225494 · 28 Jun 2024
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 …
Case 202231098 · 27 Jun 2024
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.
Case 202319847 · 26 Jun 2024
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 …
Case 202233154 · 26 Jun 2024
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 …
Case 202302419 · 19 Jun 2024
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.
Case 202226658 · 13 Jun 2024
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 …
Case 202307280 · 12 Jun 2024
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.
Case 202307382 · 31 May 2024
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.
Case 202228688 · 30 May 2024
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.
Case 202305870 · 30 May 2024
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.
Case 202319060 · 30 May 2024
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.
Case 202211443 · 24 May 2024
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 …
Case 202220155 · 24 May 2024
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 …
Case 202231684 · 24 May 2024
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.
Case 202227540 · 23 May 2024
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 …
Case 202203123 · 15 May 2024
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.
Case 202317961 · 10 May 2024
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.
Case 202224483 · 1 May 2024
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.
Case 202214912 · 30 Apr 2024
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.
Case 202215918 · 30 Apr 2024
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.
Case 202231549 · 30 Apr 2024
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint.
Case 202223275 · 18 Apr 2024
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.
Case 202214447 · 15 Apr 2024
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident's request for her windows to be replaced. Complaint handling.
Case 202222733 · 12 Apr 2024
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.
Case 202231513 · 10 Apr 2024
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 …
Case 202109101 · 3 Apr 2024
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 …
Case 202124727 · 28 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202218063 · 28 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202218153 · 28 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202210639 · 28 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202207073 · 28 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202223738 · 27 Mar 2024
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 …
Case 202313564 · 27 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202227185 · 26 Mar 2024
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 …
Case 202122234 · 26 Mar 2024
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 …
Case 202306203 · 26 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202234713 · 25 Mar 2024
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).
Case 202216504 · 25 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202216013 · 22 Mar 2024
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 …
Case 202205988 · 21 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202300429 · 20 Mar 2024
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 …
Case 202232329 · 19 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202234400 · 18 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202229395 · 18 Mar 2024
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.
Case 202203000 · 15 Mar 2024
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 …
Case 202309955 · 14 Mar 2024