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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Swindon Borough Council (202113605) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202113605 · 8 Jun 2023
Lambeth Council (202215187) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request that it remove tree stumps from his garden. Handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202215187 · 3 Jun 2023
Leeds City Council (202213298) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports that its operatives were not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when completing an inspection. Reports about the conduct of its operatives. Concerns about fibreglass in the property and the …
Case 202213298 · 2 Jun 2023
Islington Council (202014174) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). A data breach. The resident’s complaint.
Case 202014174 · 31 May 2023
Birmingham City Council (202123995) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202123995 · 25 May 2023
Chesterfield Borough Council (202120286) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request to assign her tenancy to her son. The associated complaint.
Case 202120286 · 25 May 2023
North Tyneside Council (202116145) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a electrical failure in the property on 19 December 2021, a rat infestation, repairs including to his fence, gate, drains and gutters, and the landlord’s response to the …
Case 202116145 · 24 May 2023
East Devon District Council (202205647) 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 requests to be rehoused. Handling of the complaint.
Case 202205647 · 22 May 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a leak into the property. Request for reimbursement for damage to his personal items due to the leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as …
Case 202121329 · 18 May 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about repairs to: the roof; her bathroom; a garden fence.
Case 202206204 · 18 May 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202121487) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s:
Case 202121487 · 16 May 2023
Southwark Council (202202636) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of drainage problems. The landlord’s investigation of recurring heating faults. The landlord’s complaint handling and timeliness in providing relevant compensation.
Case 202202636 · 15 May 2023
Hackney Council (202203358) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202203358 · 12 May 2023
Brighton and Hove City Council (202206381) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a water leak in the resident’s bathroom. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202206381 · 11 May 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202206970) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs at the property. The associated complaint.
Case 202206970 · 11 May 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to address the resident’s reports of: Interference with the water supply into the property. Anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.
Case 202113789 · 11 May 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202205510) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about communal cleaning. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about anti-social behaviour from a neighbour. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a new Housing Officer. The …
Case 202205510 · 10 May 2023
Medway Council (202211253) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of recharges for the property. Its response to the resident’s request for copies of documents relating to the property.
Case 202211253 · 10 May 2023
Mid Suffolk District Council (202127679) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of multiple repairs to her property; associated complaint.
Case 202127679 · 10 May 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiries about: invoicing; grounds maintenance and outstanding repairs. The report will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202203346 · 28 Apr 2023
Islington Council (202119071) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak following the installation of a new boiler; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a temporary decant whilst remedial repairs were carried out following the …
Case 202119071 · 27 Apr 2023
Lambeth Council (202120072) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The resident complains about how the landlord handled his reports of leaks affecting the property, including the time taken to complete repairs and the landlord’s communication.
Case 202120072 · 27 Apr 2023
Camden Council (202117200) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about: The resident’s concerns about the level of service charges. The landlord’s response to concerns about the standard of communal cleaning. The landlord’s handling of enquiries for information on service charges.
Case 202117200 · 26 Apr 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s report of antisocial behaviour (ASB). handling of adaptations at the property for the resident’s mobility scooter. response to the resident’s reports of the smell of smoke in the communal areas …
Case 202110131 · 25 Apr 2023
Islington Council (202109673) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of an ongoing leak issue including the standard of workmanship and the service provided. The resident has also complained that the landlord did not inform him of the leak prior to the …
Case 202109673 · 18 Apr 2023
Manchester City Council (202119702) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Water leaking into the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
Case 202119702 · 17 Apr 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The repairs service provided by the landlord following a burst pipe in the property. The suitability of the temporary accommodation offered by the landlord. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reimbursement for damage to …
Case 202123855 · 13 Apr 2023
Sheffield City Council (202119437) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about a hot water tank leak and damage to his carpet; complaints handling and record keeping.
Case 202119437 · 11 Apr 2023
Southwark Council (202207965) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a pigeon pest control issue. The associated complaint.
Case 202207965 · 6 Apr 2023
Southwark Council (202113518) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s rent account. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the disconnection of a satellite dish. The handling of the resident’s complaints and the timeliness of responses.
Case 202113518 · 5 Apr 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202015474) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of: An application to split the household. The subsequent formal complaint.
Case 202015474 · 3 Apr 2023
Islington Council (202116228) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) reported up to 19 March 2021; handling of the resident’s reports of ASB reported after 19 March 2021; response to the resident’s concerns that the …
Case 202116228 · 31 Mar 2023
Manchester City Council (202127494) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a leak from the resident’s boiler and the associated damage. The landlord’s handling of reports that the resident’s kitchen floor was sinking. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202127494 · 31 Mar 2023
Adur District Council (201712818) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Disabled adaptions to the resident’s property. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour(ASB).
Case 201712818 · 29 Mar 2023
Southwark Council (202203904) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the wording in a fire risk assessment to be changed. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a data breach. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202203904 · 29 Mar 2023
Westminster City Council (202206250) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the loss of heating in the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise from the heating pipework. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202206250 · 29 Mar 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to and handling of a leak into the resident’s property. Handling of the resident’s request for a property transfer. Response to the resident’s reports of damaged and stolen items. The Ombudsman has also …
Case 202100791 · 28 Mar 2023
Leeds City Council (202114847) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s report of a bedbug infestation; repair requests made by the resident. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this assessment.
Case 202114847 · 28 Mar 2023
Sheffield City Council (202200707) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about structural issues and cracking within her home. The landlord’s handling of an external door replacement. The landlord’s handling of damp. The request for rehousing. The landlord’s handling of …
Case 202200707 · 24 Mar 2023
Leeds City Council (202116938) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs for: leaks that caused damp, mould, and damage. gaps in electrical trunking. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202116938 · 21 Mar 2023
South Tyneside Council (202124147) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The resident complains about the landlord’s:
Case 202124147 · 20 Mar 2023
Reading Borough Council (202120998) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about ad-hoc visits and the conduct of a member of its staff. Response to the resident’s concerns about their garden. Complaint handling.
Case 202120998 · 17 Mar 2023
Birmingham City Council (202200471) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the antisocial behaviour (ASB) case involving the resident and her neighbour; response to the resident’s request for a different housing officer; response to the resident’s reports of discrimination due to her age; …
Case 202200471 · 16 Mar 2023
Brighton and Hove City Council (202119154) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that his tenancy be assigned to his son; the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202119154 · 16 Mar 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202203108) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about disruption, including cold and noise caused by building works in the property below. The landlord not providing prior notification of the extent of building works it had permitted, …
Case 202203108 · 16 Mar 2023
Wiltshire Council (202118464) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The suitability of the property allocated by the landlord. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s decision to charge the resident a full month’s rent while offering no reimbursement for her …
Case 202118464 · 10 Mar 2023
Havering Council (202207452) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding its grounds maintenance with regards to weeds. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202207452 · 7 Mar 2023
Lambeth Council (202203500) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord: providing incorrect information to the resident to arrange a gas safety check; declining to disclose full names of staff members. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202203500 · 2 Mar 2023
Bristol City Council (202015210) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the suitability of his property. Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Handling of the resident’s mutual exchange application. Response to the resident’s repair reports, including …
Case 202015210 · 1 Mar 2023
Harlow District Council (202211247) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision not to remove charges for repair works for leaks from the resident’s service charges. The landlord’s administration of the service charge account. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202211247 · 1 Mar 2023