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 response to the resident’s: reports of a collapsed drain and a sewage leak into his property. associated complaint.
Case 202218530 · 16 Oct 2023
Wandsworth Council (202208283) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: Reports of water ingress into the property. A request for compensation for personal losses The leaseholder’s complaints.
Case 202208283 · 11 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a bad odour entering her property; response to the resident’s reports of poor staff conduct; complaints handling.
Case 202220172 · 10 Oct 2023
Anchor Hanover Group (202210139) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Its decision to let a property to the alleged perpetrator. The resident’s complaint.
Case 202210139 · 6 Oct 2023
Camden Council (202232069) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of a leak from the roof entering the resident’s property. the resident’s concerns that she was not able to make a home insurance claim for the internal damage caused to the …
Case 202232069 · 6 Oct 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the termination of the resident’s former tenancy. Handling of the administration of the resident's rent account. Handling of the resident’s possessions. Handling of the resident’s reports about damp and mould at the …
Case 202104917 · 6 Oct 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs in the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to have a tenancy warning removed. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202203761 · 5 Oct 2023
Incommunities Limited (202118294) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the energy efficiency of the property. Repairs to the property. The resident’s request for a management transfer. The associated complaint.
Case 202118294 · 4 Oct 2023
London Borough of Brent (202124195) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling repairs at the property, including: The roof and guttering issues reported between June 2021 and February 2022. The drain and holes in the driveway identified in July 2021. The leak reported in …
Case 202124195 · 3 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s request for it to renew her windows and external doors. response to the resident’s concerns regarding the cyclical decoration of the exterior of the property. complaints handling.
Case 202015280 · 2 Oct 2023
Brighton and Hove City Council (202219065) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request for a transfer to another property. The associated complaint.
Case 202219065 · 29 Sep 2023
Camden Council (202120601) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour in the building and on the estate. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of redecoration required following damage during the installation of a grab rail …
Case 202120601 · 29 Sep 2023
London Borough of Newham (202227845) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould in the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
Case 202227845 · 29 Sep 2023
Newcastle City Council (202214228) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reported structural issues with the property. Handling of the request to transfer to another property. Complaints handling.
Case 202214228 · 29 Sep 2023
Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202230789) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to maintenance and repair issues at the resident’s property. the communication with the resident over making an insurance claim following a sewage leak in August 2021. the associated complaint.
Case 202230789 · 29 Sep 2023
One Vision Housing Limited (202124096) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Letting the property with an adapted bathroom. The resident’s reports of an unusable kitchen when he moved in. The associated complaint.
Case 202124096 · 29 Sep 2023
Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202223594) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: Repairs to address a roof leak and damp and mould in the property. The resident’s request for window reglazing in the property. Requests to reposition the gas meter due to …
Case 202223594 · 29 Sep 2023
Sanctuary Housing Association (202010886) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a leak at the property. The resident’s reports of window disrepair. The resident’s report of issues with her electric heaters. The resident’s report of noise transfer. The associated complaint.
Case 202010886 · 29 Sep 2023
Aster Group Limited (202223235) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of damp and mould and the associated repairs; the adaptations to the resident’s property; the resident’s decant request; the resident’s complaint, including the level of compensation offered.
Case 202223235 · 28 Sep 2023
Dartford Borough Council (202303482) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of anti-social behaviour involving the resident’s neighbour including noise nuisance, smell from the neighbour’s property and the storing of bulky items and household waste in the garden. The resident’s neighbour accusing …
Case 202303482 · 28 Sep 2023
Incommunities Limited (202104089) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request that it fence off the land outside the property for her sole use. Complaint handling.
Case 202104089 · 28 Sep 2023
Waverley Borough Council (202219548) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled a leak in the resident’s property. How it handled the repairs in the property following the leak. The conduct of its staff members who spoke to the resident about the leak.
Case 202219548 · 28 Sep 2023
London Borough of Croydon (202204220) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about his toilet and drains. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about asbestos in his property. The resident’s request to move. The Ombudsman has investigated the landlord’s …
Case 202204220 · 27 Sep 2023
Origin Housing Limited (202121339) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Recurrent leaks from the property above and associated repairs. Repairs to resolve a draft in a bedroom. The resident’s concerns about poor signage to the property. The resident’s request that communication be …
Case 202121339 · 27 Sep 2023
Peabody Trust (202117274) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s repair requests including issues relating to damp, a back downpipe, scaffolding and cellar steps. Handling of the resident’s repair requests including issues relating to a front downpipe, a boiler out …
Case 202117274 · 26 Sep 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property, and the associated repairs. The resident’s concern that damp and mould in the property had an adverse effect on the health of …
Case 202222923 · 22 Sep 2023
Camden Council (202106293) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: The condition of the resident’s property and common areas, resulting from a neighbour hoarding, including a pest infestation and odours, and the resident’s request for a rent rebate. …
Case 202106293 · 21 Sep 2023
Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202109843) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the property at the time, and shortly after, she moved in. The resident’s request for compensation for damage to her personal belongings due to water ingress …
Case 202109843 · 21 Sep 2023
Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202116366) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for the installation of sound insulation in his property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports.
Case 202116366 · 21 Sep 2023
Peabody Trust (202108894) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let to the resident. The unsuitability of the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to move. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202108894 · 19 Sep 2023
Sage Housing Limited (202221052) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of; repairs to the communal pipework. damage to communal areas. the resident’s request for a replacement carpet and skirting boards in her property. the resident’s complaint.
Case 202221052 · 19 Sep 2023
East Devon District Council (202208180) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: outstanding repairs at the property. reports about the heating and insulation at the property. the resident’s complaints. a request to store a caravan in the garden. requests for a kitchen …
Case 202208180 · 15 Sep 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the property, including damp. Reports that the windows in the property were screwed shut. Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Request for alternative accommodation. The Ombudsman has …
Case 202216852 · 14 Sep 2023
Stonewater Limited (202116666) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202116666 · 14 Sep 2023
Homes Plus Limited (202204960) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property upon moving in and outstanding repairs. Response to the resident’s reports of roof leaks, damp, and the resident’s request to have his bedrooms …
Case 202204960 · 11 Sep 2023
London Borough of Barnet (202102335) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about polystyrene ceiling tiles in her property. The landlord’s failure to provide the resident with information about the presence of asbestos in her property at the start of the …
Case 202102335 · 11 Sep 2023
Settle Group (202207221) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs following the resident moving into a mutual exchange property; response to the resident’s concerns of alterations made to the outhouse by the previous tenant; handling of drainage and groundworks; communication with …
Case 202207221 · 8 Sep 2023
Home Group Limited (202203099) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the sale process of the resident’s property. The resident’s claim that the landlord’s handling of the sale process resulted her suffering a financial loss. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202203099 · 7 Sep 2023
Newcastle City Council (202219798) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould at the property. The resident’s request to be housed. Repair works to the external brickwork of the property and plug sockets in the kitchen. Trees located in …
Case 202219798 · 6 Sep 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: the resident's report of damp and mould issues throughout the property including issues related to the condition of the windows and doors. the resident's report of repairs to heating and hot water …
Case 202215520 · 5 Sep 2023
Regenda Limited (202113848) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint relates to the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concern over bandings for allocating properties under Home Choice. Handling of repairs to the property in: 2020/2021. 2021/2022. Handling of reports of a mouse infestation. Handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202113848 · 5 Sep 2023
Tower Hamlets Council (202221997) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a suspected leak in the resident’s property. The resident has also made allegations about: The landlord’s handling of their personal information. Harassment. Discrimination. Breaches of the Human Rights Act 1998.
Case 202221997 · 5 Sep 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s property. Decision not to reimburse the resident for expenses incurred carrying out works to the property. Complaint handling.
Case 202108599 · 5 Sep 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of roof leaks affecting the property and associated damage caused. Request for a service charge refund due to lack of service. Request for compensation relating to boiler damage/new boiler. …
Case 202107807 · 31 Aug 2023
Acis Group Limited (202119678) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. handling of repairs to the resident’s property. handling of roof repairs to the resident’s property. complaints handling.
Case 202119678 · 31 Aug 2023
Birmingham City Council (202204184) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s queries about the paint used within the property. Decision to keep the resident within his property during internal painting works.
Case 202204184 · 31 Aug 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the property. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202017245 · 31 Aug 2023
GreenSquareAccord Limited (202121460) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The resident complained about: How the landlord handled the report of a leak into the property. How the landlord responded to the report of a bed bug infestation. How the landlord handled the lack of communal cleaning. How the landlord …
Case 202121460 · 31 Aug 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202222638) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a leak at the property. The landlord's handling of multiple repairs reported by the resident.
Case 202222638 · 31 Aug 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water ingress, damp and outstanding repairs at the property; A rat infestation in and around the property; Anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Case 202106418 · 31 Aug 2023