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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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 1,637 of 16,227 decisions matching "background"
Onward Homes Limited (202413432)
Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
Decision Case ID 202413432 Decision type Investigation Landlord Onward Homes Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 21 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 1-bedroom ground-floor flat, which is part of […]
Origin Housing Limited (202441080)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202441080 Decision type Investigation Landlord Origin Housing Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 21 October 2025 Background The resident is an assured shorthold tenant of the landlord. […]
Portsmouth City Council (202333072)
Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202333072 Decision type Investigation Landlord Portsmouth City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 October 2025 Background The resident was a secured tenant of the landlord between July […]
Southern Housing (202324360)
Mediation
Complaint: Responsive repairs/activity
Decision Case ID 202324360 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southern Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 21 October 2025 Background On 17 June 2021 the resident reported she was experiencing damp and […]
Southwark Council (202326338)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202326338 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 October 2025 Background The resident, who has visual and mobility impairments, was required to vacate her […]
Southwark Council (202429299)
Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202429299 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure tenancy Date 21 October 2025 Background The resident has a secure tenancy with the […]
Sovereign Network Group (202335025)
Mediation
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
Decision Case ID 202335025 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 21 October 2025 Background In February 2023 the resident reported a leak from her […]
Town and Country Housing (202444522)
No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
Decision Case ID 202444522 Decision type Investigation Landlord Town and Country Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared owner Date 21 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a first floor 1 bedroom flat […]
A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202429307)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202429307 Decision type Investigation Landlord A2Dominion Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The property is an end of terrace house. The resident’s […]
Amplius Living (202430094)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202430094 Decision type Investigation Landlord Amplius Living Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2 bedroom house with her son. Her […]
Bassetlaw District Council (202337036)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202337036 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bassetlaw District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident and his family transferred to […]
City of Doncaster Council (202409587)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202409587 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Doncaster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in 1-bedroom flat […]
City of Westminster Council (202437516)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202437516 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 16 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 1-bedroom flat. What the complaint […]
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202327224)
Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Financial
Decision Case ID 202327224 Decision type Jurisdiction Landlord Clarion Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a room in an assisted living facility […]
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202440508)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
Decision Case ID 202440508 Decision type Investigation Landlord Clarion Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in the property which is a 2-bedroom […]
Home Group Limited (202441591)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202441591 Decision type Investigation Landlord Home Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom house. The tenancy started in […]
LiveWest Homes Limited (202417299)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202417299 Decision type Investigation Landlord LiveWest Homes Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 4-bedroom terraced house with her partner […]
London Borough of Hillingdon (202453498)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202453498 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hillingdon Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident moved into the property, a one bedroom first […]
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202327840)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202327840 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident is a leaseholder of a 1-bedroom flat owned […]
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202339416)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202339416 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 1-bedroom ground floor flat. […]
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202413687)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202413687 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 27 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 4th floor flat. In […]
Midland Heart Limited (202502748)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202502748 Decision type Investigation Landlord Midland Heart Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The property is a mid-terraced house. The resident initially reported […]
One Housing Group Limited (202345367)
Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
Decision Case ID 202345367 Decision type Investigation Landlord One Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident has an assured tenancy with the landlord. The […]
One Manchester Limited (202343807)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202343807 Decision type Investigation Landlord One Manchester Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a semi-detached house. She complained to the […]
Southend on Sea City Council (202450515)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202450515 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southend on Sea City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 4-bedroom […]
Tandridge District Council (202334587)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202334587 Decision type Investigation Landlord Tandridge District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 1 bedroom property. […]
The Community Housing Group Limited (202341258)
No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202341258 Decision type Investigation Landlord The Community Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident has an assured tenancy and the property is […]
Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202502875)
No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
Decision Case ID 202502875 Decision type Investigation Landlord Thirteen Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 October 2025 Background The resident began her tenancy on 5 December 2024. She […]
Curo Places Limited (202452992)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202452992 Decision type Investigation Landlord Curo Places Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 3-bedroom house, where she lives with […]
Haringey London Borough Council (202338854)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202338854 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom terraced […]
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202327538)
Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202327538 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in […]
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202426691)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202426691 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident is the assured shorthold tenant of […]
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202502221)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202502221 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom second floor flat. […]
Ocean Housing Limited (202339274)
No Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
Decision Case ID 202339274 Decision type Investigation Landlord Ocean Housing Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 16 October 2025 Background The resident lived in a 2-bedroom property. They lived with […]
Peabody Trust (202445643)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202445643 Decision type Investigation Landlord Peabody Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom flat which is located within a […]
Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202500059)
Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
Decision Case ID 202500059 Decision type Investigation Landlord Saffron Housing Trust Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom bungalow. She is disabled […]
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202323105 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background As part of an adaptation request by the resident, the […]
Southern Housing (202337894)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202337894 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southern Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lived in a 1-bedroom ground floor flat, and had an […]
Southern Housing (202429318)
Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
Decision Case ID 202429318 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southern Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident has an assured tenancy with the landlord. She lives in […]
Southwark Council (202428780)
Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202428780 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom semi-detached house with her husband and […]
Sovereign Network Group (202502180)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202502180 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a bungalow owned by the landlord with her […]
The Guinness Partnership Limited (202415543)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202415541 & 202415543 Decision type Investigation Landlord The Guinness Partnership Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident is an assured tenant living in a […]
Torus62 Limited (202323182)
Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202323182 Decision type Investigation Landlord Torus62 Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident was a tenant of the landlord until August 2025. It was […]
Torus62 Limited (202344614)
Reasonable Redress
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202344614 Decision type Investigation Landlord Torus62 Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 4-bedroom inner terrace property with her son. She […]
Birmingham City Council (202427475)
Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
Decision Case ID 202427475 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 16 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bed flat within a high-rise block. […]
Home Group Limited (202428480)
No Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
Decision Case ID 202428480 Decision type Investigation Landlord Home Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 16 October 2025 Background The resident has lived with her daughter in a 2 bedroom […]
Hyde Housing Association Limited (202337556)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202337556 Decision type Investigation Landlord Hyde Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 16 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom, second floor flat […]
Hyde Housing Association Limited (202408862)
Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202408862 Decision type Investigation Landlord Hyde Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 16 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a 1-bedroom ground-floor flat. What the complaint […]
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202341595)
No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
Decision Case ID 202341595 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 16 October 2025 Background The resident lives in a first floor flat in […]
Orbit Housing Association Limited (202413205)
Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
Decision Case ID 202413205 Decision type Investigation Landlord Orbit Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 16 October 2025 Background The resident lives in supported housing. She has complained about how […]