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
This complaint is about: The Council’s decision to end the resident’s previous accommodation and offer him his current property. The landlord’s handling of adaptation works at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202317016 · 19 Aug 2024
Chesterfield Borough Council (202219761) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concern about the condition of the property when it was let to him in 2014. Reports of repairs, including his concerns about subsidence and contamination in the garden. Concern it …
Case 202219761 · 19 Aug 2024
Lewisham Council (202335053) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the property. A leak into the property from upstairs. A radiator repair. A replacement bath. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling.
Case 202335053 · 16 Aug 2024
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request that it fund external mediation. Associated formal complaint.
Case 202305599 · 16 Aug 2024
Islington Council (202335068) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. A faulty window. A sewage leak. A leak in the communal area. The resident’s request for rehousing. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint …
Case 202335068 · 15 Aug 2024
Wandsworth Council (202231534) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: concerns about a stopcock valve request for replacement of windows. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.
Case 202231534 · 14 Aug 2024
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s housing application. The landlord’s handling of a kitchen renewal and rewire. The time taken to repair a front door. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202320582 · 13 Aug 2024
Warwick District Council (202309354) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to communal areas. Concerns about the cleanliness of the building, and fly tipping. Reports of Antisocial behaviour (ASB) in the communal areas of the property. Reports of …
Case 202309354 · 13 Aug 2024
Brighton and Hove City Council (202302918) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of repairs to the roof. The landlord's response to the resident's concerns about the consultation process for the roof repair work. The landlord's complaint handling.
Case 202302918 · 12 Aug 2024
Harlow District Council (202304637) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak. Report of damp, mould and condensation. Complaint and request for compensation. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.
Case 202304637 · 9 Aug 2024
Lincoln City Council (202304912) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the reports that she had to pay council tax on 2 properties. The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that it had her incorrect phone number. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s …
Case 202304912 · 9 Aug 2024
Camden Council (202318030) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Drainage issues causing flooding, gurgling noises, and smells. Damp and mould. Damage to personal possessions. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202318030 · 8 Aug 2024
Waltham Forest Council (202228827) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Repairs Damp and mould The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202228827 · 8 Aug 2024
South Tyneside Council (202304960) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: The conduct of a staff member handling her reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The conduct of a staff member handling her complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the …
Case 202304960 · 5 Aug 2024
Birmingham City Council (202219556) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Pests specifically cockroaches, woodlice and psocid mites. Damp and mould in her home. The formal complaint.
Case 202219556 · 31 Jul 2024
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Calculation of the disturbance allowance. Communication about the disturbance allowance. The associated complaint.
Case 202326458 · 31 Jul 2024
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202326350) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould, including her request to be decanted. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused. The landlord’s handling of the resident's complaint.
Case 202326350 · 31 Jul 2024
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about: The accuracy of information provided to the resident about the current property when it was offered to her. The landlord's handling of the resident’s repair reports, specifically the removal of the previous tenant's personal belongings from …
Case 202232486 · 31 Jul 2024
Lewes District Council (202219226) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. This Service has chosen to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202219226 · 31 Jul 2024
Mid Devon District Council (202234298) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s concerns about: The position of a fence at the bottom of her garden. The height of a fence on the left-hand boundary of her property. The Ombudsman has also considered …
Case 202234298 · 31 Jul 2024
Milton Keynes City Council (202221333) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about electrical safety and damage to her cooker. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202221333 · 31 Jul 2024
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of an issue with a drain in the resident’s back garden. repairs to the resident’s front door. reports of damp and mould in the property. the associated complaint.
Case 202337606 · 31 Jul 2024
Southend-on-Sea City Council (202400256) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of cracks and subsidence in his property. The Ombudsman has decided to consider: The landlord’s record keeping. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202400256 · 31 Jul 2024
Southwark Council (202310781) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Delays with occupational therapy assessments and adult social care. The adaptation to the kitchen doorway. The resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The resident’s reports of her property overheating. The associated complaint.
Case 202310781 · 31 Jul 2024
Tendring District Council (202302247) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.
Case 202302247 · 31 Jul 2024
Thurrock Council (202329491) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s:
Case 202329491 · 31 Jul 2024
Waltham Forest Council (202313052) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the property, including: Garden groundworks. Kitchen fire door. Window safety latch. Scaffolding. Damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Record keeping. Handling of the complaint and the …
Case 202313052 · 31 Jul 2024
Arun District Council (202338616) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request to purchase the freehold of the property by way of collective enfranchisement. Remedial repairs to the facias, soffits and guttering, and planned maintenance work to the block, including the …
Case 202338616 · 30 Jul 2024
Leeds City Council (202303630) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a new garden fence. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202303630 · 30 Jul 2024
Wolverhampton City Council (202328310) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord acting in a way that breached general data protection regulation (GDPR). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to change the anti-social behaviour (ASB) officer. The landlord’s handling of requests for reasonable adjustments. The …
Case 202328310 · 30 Jul 2024
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp in the communal area and her kitchen. Noise transference. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Knowledge and information management.
Case 202218734 · 29 Jul 2024
Birmingham City Council (202313168) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould.
Case 202313168 · 26 Jul 2024
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of dog fouling in communal areas of the property. Handling of the resident’s subject access request (SAR). Response to the resident’s reports about the condition of the kitchen walls …
Case 202307607 · 26 Jul 2024
Wolverhampton City Council (202303993) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: His request to have a water meter. His request to have laminate flooring. Anti-social behaviour. The communal front door. The smell of cigarettes at the property. Staff conduct. …
Case 202303993 · 26 Jul 2024
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202341757) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202341757 · 25 Jul 2024
Luton Borough Council (202337343) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: request to be rehoused. reports of damp and mould. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.
Case 202337343 · 25 Jul 2024
Wandsworth Council (202305918) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repeated leaks affecting the property. The resident’s reports of damage to her belongings. The resident’s request to be rehoused. The associated complaint.
Case 202305918 · 23 Jul 2024
City of Doncaster Council (202231462) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s subject access request (SAR). Handling of the resident’s concerns of a neighbour’s Right to Buy (RTB) purchase of a property. Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour by a …
Case 202231462 · 22 Jul 2024
South Holland District Council (202233115) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident’s personal belongings in his former property following a fire. The landlord's decision to restrict the resident's access to his former property following a fire.
Case 202233115 · 22 Jul 2024
Birmingham City Council (202222814) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about: The conduct of the landlord’s staff. A repair to the front door and boiler. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling.
Case 202222814 · 17 Jul 2024
Dacorum Borough Council (202212553) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to a leak and subsequent collapsed ceilings at the property. Complaint handling.
Case 202212553 · 17 Jul 2024
Leeds City Council (202303188) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to no longer communicate with the resident’s chosen representative . Decision to carry out visits to the property in pairs. Level of customer service received from a landlord staff member .
Case 202303188 · 11 Jul 2024
Islington Council (202218257) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak. Concerns around damp and mould. Concerns around pipework blockages. Concerns around rodents in the property. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202218257 · 9 Jul 2024
Wolverhampton City Council (202307969) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns around: Damaged personal belongings. Outstanding repairs. Damp and mould. Fencing renewal works. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s various health and welfare concerns. Complaint handling.
Case 202307969 · 3 Jul 2024
Manchester City Council (202301791) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of damp and mould in the resident’s property. complaint handling.
Case 202301791 · 1 Jul 2024
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning: Antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. Damp and mould. The standard of communal cleaning. Leaking gutters. The Maintenance of trees and pigeons. The Service has also considered the …
Case 202320710 · 28 Jun 2024
Luton Borough Council (202229082) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of: A broken window. Staff conduct. The associated complaint handling.
Case 202229082 · 28 Jun 2024
Melton Borough Council (202234544) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Moving to a Property categories
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of multiple repairs, including damp and mould. The resident’s reported delays in being rehoused.
Case 202234544 · 28 Jun 2024
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request for rehousing. Concerns about staff conduct. The associated complaint.
Case 202224767 · 28 Jun 2024
Westminster City Council (202300742) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s application for a transfer. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s …
Case 202300742 · 28 Jun 2024