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
Browse by Outcome
Common Topics (last 2 years)
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 5,288 of 16,227 decisions matching "property"
Stonewater Limited (202336531)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress at the property.
The Guinness Partnership Limited (202334737)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
This complaint is about: The landlord’s decision not to upgrade the back door of the property. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the back door. We have also considered how the landlord handled the complaint.
Accent Housing Limited (202309091)
Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
The complaint is about the condition of the resident’s property at the start of her tenancy.
Peabody Trust (202327027)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about cyclical works to the property. Reports of a leak and repairs to the roof. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.
Saxon Weald (202322046)
No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to take carpet to her new property.
Southern Housing (202209842)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the property above. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
bpha Limited (202318157)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let and the landlord’s management of subsequent repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about the conduct of a member of staff.
London Borough of Enfield (202329814)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for renovation works at her former property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak at her current property.
London Borough of Lambeth (202320737)
Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s decision regarding the repair and replacement of windows in the resident’s property.
Peabody Trust (202325455)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The resident’s complaint is about: The level of rent for the property. The landlord giving him a new tenancy agreement when he transferred to the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Colchester City Council (202317518)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould in her property. Unacceptable staff conduct. Her request for reasonable adjustments. Unannounced visits from contractors to carry out works. The condition of her property, following …
Peabody Trust (202304617)
Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the property’s insulation. Complaint handling and customer service.
Citizen Housing (202316111)
Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of outstanding repairs in the property. Staff conduct.
Islington Council (202316141)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of noise. Request for property improvements.
Southwark Council (202323695)
Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about hot water outages in the property.
Stevenage Borough Council (202308854)
Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A draught in the property. Concerns about the installation of a positive input ventilation (PIV) unit and the increased cost of heating. We have also investigated the landlord’s …
The Guinness Partnership Limited (202313877)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The sale of the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
Acis Group Limited (202319275)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a rodent infestation. The resident’s dissatisfaction with a contractor’s behaviour at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Arun District Council (202330314)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp and mould, and associated repairs within her property. Concerns about the cladding on the outside of the building. Associated complaint.
Basildon Borough Council (202304509)
Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns regarding the condition of his property at sign up; reports of a leak, damp, and mould.
Citizen Housing (202225497)
Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of damage to the resident’s property because of a leak.
East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202318591)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Repairs to radiators in the bathroom, bedroom, associated damage, and increased energy usage at the property. A radiator to be installed in the living room. The slabs to …
London Borough of Barnet (202302757)
Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about external repair work to her property. Handling of the associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202307487)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the condition of the property when let to the resident and the level of compensation the landlord offered for this.
Red Kite Community Housing Limited (202314847)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks to the resident’s property. Subsequent repair works. The associated complaint.
The Riverside Group Limited (202315579)
Maladministration
Complaint: Old Estate Management categories
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of rats at the resident’s property.
Southern Housing (202324807)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of concerns about grounds maintenance. Handling of concerns about parking. Handling of reports of mould at the property. Complaint handling.
London Borough of Islington (202338740)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about insurance claims. the resident’s concerns about a service charge increase. the resident’s reports of a leak affecting the property and subsequent internal damage. This Service has also investigated …
Peabody Trust (202227442)
Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak into the property. Concerns about electrical safety.
Peabody Trust (202311449)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a burglary at the property. Complaint handling.
The Extracare Charitable Trust (202319027)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about excessive heat in the property.
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202216394)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak. Request: That it buy back his property. For information relating to his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The Guinness Partnership Limited (202227432)
Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the communal door. Response to the resident’s request for priority A rehousing banding. Handling of an internal inspection of the property. Complaint handling.
Abri Group Limited (202302093)
Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The residents request to sell her share of her property. The complaint.
Lambeth Council (202322062)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Blocked drains and pipes, which caused multiple back surges of sewage into the property. The dissolution of estate meetings and communication about this. An increase in service charge. The formal complaint.
Peabody Trust (202308551)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs and damage to the property following a long term temporary move to carry out major repair works. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the …
The Guinness Partnership Limited (202319837)
Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s associated complaint.
Accent Housing Limited (202317904)
Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when he moved in.
Connexus Homes Limited (202330013)
No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. Complaint handling.
Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202234801)
Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water leaks from flooding and a blocked drain. Water leaks from a leaking roof and rainwater pipe. Damage caused to his property and personal possessions. The resident’s complaint.
Sanctuary Housing Association (202346145)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and communication from the Housing Officer (HO). Request for a move to another property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Sanctuary Housing Association (202412654)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about damp and mould within the property. Request to transfer to another property. Associated complaint.
Torus62 Limited (202314751)
Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a tree in a neighbouring property.
Hyde Housing Association Limited (202229500)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlords: Handling of the resident’s reports of repairs at the property. Complaint handling.
Orbit Group Limited (202336916)
Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of issues with doors in the property. Associated complaint.
The Riverside Group Limited (202215835)
Maladministration
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property and associated repairs. the associated complaint.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202302237)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for information about the replacement of the kitchen, bathroom, plumbing and electrics in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
LiveWest Homes Limited (202314328)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Old Complaints Handling categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
One Vision Housing Limited (202316212)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of foul smells from drains in the property.
Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202313995)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak in the resident’s property and the associated repairs.