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)
Showing 4,100 of 16,227 decisions matching "about"
London Borough of Lewisham (202301512)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for support using a recommended noise app. Allegations of staff misconduct. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Lewisham (202423546)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of Reports of a leaking toilet, bathroom repairs and associated damage. Concerns about asbestos. Reports of rubbish left in the garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202305740)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of the condition of the lawn. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.
Stonewater Limited (202328956)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the: resident’s concerns about a fault with her solar panels. associated complaint.
Gateway Housing Association Limited (202310470)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about the landlord’s management of her personal data and the housing development. the resident’s reports of a leak. the associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202330297)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about the replacement of her toilet flush. the associated complaint.
Ongo Homes Limited (202327435)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: The condition of the property at the start of the tenancy (tenancy sign up). Repairs to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Origin Housing Limited (202327448)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal front door. Tiling works to the front entrance of the building. The associated complaint. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s record keeping.
Stonewater Limited (202321327)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of issues with the drains. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Birmingham City Council (202304360)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the intercom/phone system connected to the property. Repairs to the communal lighting at the property. Repairs to the communal stairs.
Bolton at Home Limited (202234276)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's: Reports of damp and mould in the communal area. Complaint about its Sustainment and Support officer. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202417698)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: damage to and loss of the resident’s belongings. the refurbishment of the resident’s property. the temporary decant for the household. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling …
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202413823)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak from the wet room and a leak in the hallway at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202310905)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Planned Works
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for her kitchen and bathroom to be replaced. Damp and mould at the resident’s property.
Midland Heart Limited (202327679)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns about the condition of her kitchen. complaint.
Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202305331)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: checks to the condition of the property when let as part of a mutual exchange the resident’s reports of repairs concerns about asbestos the resident’s request to remove the back garden shed …
Southern Housing (202323443)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports about the front door. The resident’s reports about increased heating costs due to the door issues. The resident’s reports about subsidence. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint …
London Borough of Lambeth (202323039)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: A payment of compensation for a missed appointment. The resident’s complaint.
Southwark Council (202306282)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: His liability insurance claim. A roof leak, damp and mould. Heating and hot water repairs. Loose cables. His complaint.
Waverley Borough Council (202322576)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Handling of the complaint.
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202421320)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. Pests in her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Karibu Community Homes Limited (202219036)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about landlord’s: Management of window repairs and access panels. Response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202310094)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the complaint has also been considered.
Phoenix Community Housing Association (Bellingham and Downham) Limited (202334224)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports about repairs to the property. Decision to not decant the resident during repair work. We will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202323439)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's: reports of damage to personal belongings during a temporary decant. request for a home loss payment. This report has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.
Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202409523)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about repairs in her property following fire safety works. Complaints handling.
Home Group Limited (202318556)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: The standard of work carried out during the period when the property was void (empty). Adaptations to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Sanctuary Housing Association (202417848)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of damp and mould and defects at the property. complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202323748)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to relet a property which it had marked for disposal. Decision to dispose of its housing stock. Response to the resident’s request to be added to its rehousing list. We have also considered …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202330453)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of unpleasant smells in the resident’s property. The Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Sovereign Network Group (202314646)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. handling of repairs to doors, internal cracks and external brickwork. response to the resident’s concerns about subsidence. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint …
Thurrock Council (202330865)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to storage heaters. Communication about planned window replacements.
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202330554)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about: The landlord’s application of the lease in respect of exclusive parking and electronic charging. The level of the charge for electronic charging. The resident’s concerns about exclusive parking and electronic charging. The resident’s complaint.
London Borough of Redbridge (202320807)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Kitchen repairs following reports of a leak. The associated complaint.
The Guinness Partnership Limited (202413283)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: request for compensation following a leak and pest infestation at his previous address. concerns about his move in May 2021 and the condition of his new home. reports of an …
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202306618)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident has complained to the Ombudsman about: The condition of the previous property upon letting. The condition of the balcony in the previous property. The landlord’s handling of damp and mould at the previous property. The landlord’s handling of …
Amplius Living (202329793)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the annual solid fuel safety check. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
City of Westminster Council (202420039)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of: repairs to the bathroom and kitchen, including her concerns about contractor conduct. repairs to the windows. repairs to 2 electrical sockets. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s …
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202312957)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of draughts through gaps around her front door. Complaint.
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202314809)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Service charge queries. Reports of poor cleaning in the communal areas. Associated complaint.
Great Places Housing Group Limited (202308486)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about an increase in his energy bills. Contractors accessing the property roof without prior notice. The resident’s request for a rent refund and the associated complaint.
Karibu Community Homes Limited (202331435)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Enquiry stage
The complaint is about: The local council’s response to the resident’s reports about a faulty streetlight. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about a faulty streetlight. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the roof.
London Borough of Islington (202413663)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about her neighbour's decking, noise disturbance, and damage to her property. The resident’s privacy concerns. The resident’s dissatisfaction with it allowing her neighbour to access its van. Communication around …
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202318061)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Requests for repairs following water ingress into the property. Damp and mould. The ceiling collapsing. The associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202430110)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. We have also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.
Magenta Living (202311316)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about repairs in her home. The landlord’s handling of asbestos in the property.
Notting Hill Genesis (202308701)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Planned Works
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks in the property. Damp and mould. The resident’s request to replace the upstairs bathroom.
Notting Hill Genesis (202320092)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB) reports, including items left in communal areas. A transfer request. The resident’s complaint.
Notting Hill Genesis (202422574)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint was about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: The resident’s fuse box “sparking”. Damp in the resident’s bathroom. A pest infestation. The condition of the resident’s kitchen. We will also consider the landlord's complaint handling.
Octavia Housing (202220210)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for preventative measures for future floods. Request to replace a damaged fridge-freezer. Reports of broken ventilation in the property. Request to replace the window locks. Reports of a repair …