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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REPORT COMPLAINT 201914551 Hexagon Housing Association Limited 22 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]
Case 201914551 · 20 Jan 2021
Lambeth Council (202003390) Maladministration
Complaint: Leaseholder
REPORT COMPLAINT 202003390 Lambeth Council 20 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of […]
Case 202003390 · 20 Jan 2021
Complaint: Old Charges categories
The complaint is about the lack of rent abatement for the period that the resident was temporarily decanted from her home.
Case 202000305 · 20 Jan 2021
Network Homes Limited (201900298) Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
The complaint is about:
Case 201900298 · 20 Jan 2021
Notting Hill Genesis (201911978) No Maladministration
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports concerning: noise related ASB issues with the neighbours. the handling of her request to be transferred to another property.
Case 201911978 · 20 Jan 2021
Notting Hill Genesis (202007739) Outside Jurisdiction
The complaint is about:
Case 202007739 · 20 Jan 2021
Saxon Weald (201915048) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
REPORT COMPLAINT 201915048 Saxon Weald 20 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]
Case 201915048 · 20 Jan 2021
Southwark Council (202001947) Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the increase to the service charge for major works following a section 20 consultation process.
Case 202001947 · 20 Jan 2021
Complaint: Old Estate Management categories
REPORT COMPLAINT 202001558 Connexus Housing Limited 19 January 2021 Our approach Under our early resolution process, the Ombudsman works with the resident and landlord to explore the […]
Case 202001558 · 19 Jan 2021
The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to replace the resident’s carpet.
Case 202006565 · 19 Jan 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint concerns how the landlord responded to the resident’s repair report for a communal light.
Case 202004119 · 19 Jan 2021
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the information he was given about the Right to Acquire (RTA) the property when he accepted the tenancy.
Case 202003392 · 19 Jan 2021
REPORT COMPLAINT 201913423 One Vision Housing Limited 19 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]
Case 201913423 · 19 Jan 2021
Peabody Trust (202007376) Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint relates to the landlords handling of a heating dis-repair issue.
Case 202007376 · 19 Jan 2021
Woking Borough Council (202000175) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s request for repair works to the toilet at his property; response to the resident’s request for an electric heater to be installed in the bathroom at his property; response to …
Case 202000175 · 19 Jan 2021
Ealing Council (202004088) No Maladministration
Complaint: Occupancy Rights
The complaint refers to: The Landlord’s decision not to allow the Resident’s daughter to succeed the tenancy. The Landlord’s handling of the Resident’s reports that her husband had been given Incorrect information in 2016 regarding the assignment of the tenancy.
Case 202004088 · 18 Jan 2021
Haringey Council (201915284) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
REPORT COMPLAINT 201915284 Haringey Council 18 January 2021 Our approach 1. The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]
Case 201915284 · 18 Jan 2021
Leeds City Council (201902442) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour including its communication with the resident.
Case 201902442 · 18 Jan 2021
LiveWest Homes Limited (202004014) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint refers to: The Landlord’s handling of the Resident’s concerns about the management of the car park at her property. The Landlord’s complaint handling of this matter.
Case 202004014 · 18 Jan 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
REPORT COMPLAINT 201806741 Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited 18 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]
Case 201806741 · 18 Jan 2021
Notting Hill Genesis (202002469) No Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
REPORT COMPLAINT 202002469 Notting Hill Genesis 21 April 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. This is […]
Case 202002469 · 18 Jan 2021
Octavia Housing (201913343) Maladministration
REPORT COMPLAINT 201913343 Octavia Housing 14 April 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. This is set […]
Case 201913343 · 18 Jan 2021
Complaint: Leaseholder
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage caused to the property following a leak. The landlord’s communication in relation to a cancelled appointment following the leak. The landlord’s complaint handling of these matters.
Case 201908453 · 18 Jan 2021
Southwark Council (201815464) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident complained about the landlord’s response to his: reports of a gas leak at the property on 8 February 2019. report of a gas leak on 20 February 2019. reports of its handling of the repair and replacement of …
Case 201815464 · 18 Jan 2021
Wandsworth Council (202000746) No Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of internal repairs to the property, including delays in completing repairs, poor communication with its contractor about the works required and the extent of the works the landlord is prepared to undertake; and …
Case 202000746 · 18 Jan 2021
Array (202001047) Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Old Charges categories
The resident complains about the level of service charge charged in relation to his property and the reasonableness of the charge.
Case 202001047 · 15 Jan 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint concerns: the landlord’s response to reports of water ingress and a lack of electricity supply to the garage; the level of service provided by an operative who attended after hours to investigate the issue.
Case 202001847 · 15 Jan 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
REPORT COMPLAINT 201810771 Clarion Housing Association Limited 12 January 2021 Our approach 1. The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all […]
Case 201810771 · 15 Jan 2021
Lambeth Council (202001297) Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the increase in his service charges, in particular, relating to the charges for the repair costs incurred following a fire within the block.
Case 202001297 · 15 Jan 2021
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to Government guidance on fire safety and cladding in relation to the building which the resident owns a property in. Request for the resident to pay its legal fees in relation to her …
Case 201914099 · 15 Jan 2021
Optivo (202005182) Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of mould in her property.
Case 202005182 · 15 Jan 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: repairs at the property; cigarette smoke entering the property.
Case 202000098 · 15 Jan 2021
Aster Group Limited (201916183) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaints are about: How the landlord responded to concerns raised about the attitude of its staff. The landlord’s decision not to treat the resident’s request to astro turf the rear garden as an aid and adaptation under its policy; …
Case 201916183 · 14 Jan 2021
Complaint: Old Property Condition categories
The complaint is about the time taken by the landlord to activate the gas supply in the resident’s property at the beginning of the tenancy.
Case 202002115 · 14 Jan 2021
Eastbourne Borough Council (202003830) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Case Review
The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of your transfer from your previous property. Information provided by the landlord at the beginning of your tenancy. The landlord’s complaint handling of these matters. The landlord’s offer of compensation for errors it …
Case 202003830 · 14 Jan 2021
One Housing Group (202003763) Maladministration
REPORT COMPLAINT 202003763 One Housing Group 14 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of […]
Case 202003763 · 14 Jan 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a leak at the property and its subsequent compensation offer.
Case 202002702 · 14 Jan 2021
The resident has complained about the administration of his rent account, specifically the handling of a housing benefit payment and the resulting rent arrears.
Case 201807134 · 13 Jan 2021
ForHousing Limited (202006822) Maladministration
The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of roof repairs. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.
Case 202006822 · 13 Jan 2021
Leeds City Council (201912704) No Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs needed to the rear door, kitchen, window sealant and fences of her property the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the conduct of a staff member
Case 201912704 · 13 Jan 2021
Southwark Council (202007170) Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Leaseholder
REPORT COMPLAINT 202007170 Southwark Council 13 January 2021 Our approach What we can and cannot consider is called the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction and is governed by the Housing Ombudsman […]
Case 202007170 · 13 Jan 2021
Complaint: Old Home Ownership Issues (not new build) categories
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for an extension to her lease.
Case 201915585 · 12 Jan 2021
Complaint: Occupancy Rights
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to information provided by the resident about her right to buy request.
Case 202006726 · 12 Jan 2021
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint concerns the resident’s eviction from their former property due to rent arrears, which they state arose due to errors in the administration of their claims for housing benefits, discretionary housing payments and universal credit.
Case 202002925 · 12 Jan 2021
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the condition of the shared garden.
Case 201915053 · 12 Jan 2021
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint refers to:
Case 202003807 · 12 Jan 2021
The complaint refers to the Landlord’s handling of the Resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), drug use and drug distribution by his neighbour.
Case 202003113 · 12 Jan 2021
Newham Council (201913856) Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in the bathroom causing mould, damp, and damage to the flooring.
Case 201913856 · 12 Jan 2021
One Housing Group (202006808) Outside Jurisdiction
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202006808 One Housing Group 11 January 2021 Our approach What we can and cannot consider is called the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction and is governed by the Housing Ombudsman […]
Case 202006808 · 12 Jan 2021
Complaint: Leaseholder
The leaseholder (shared owner) has complained that the landlord took too long to respond to two queries during the sale of their home.
Case 201914045 · 12 Jan 2021