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: Handling of repairs to the extractor fans. Response to reports of a water leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202213025 · 9 Jan 2024
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of repairs after the resident moved into the property. Handling of the resident’s request for the electrical safety certificate. Complaint handling.
Case 202004939 · 5 Jan 2024
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), including racial harassment.
Case 202124748 · 22 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The landlord’s handling of the resident’s decant and her request for reimbursement and compensation. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s safety concerns and reports of outstanding repairs on her return to her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint …
Case 202208979 · 22 Dec 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). The resident’s concerns about the fencing at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202209592 · 22 Dec 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak within her property and the compensation amount offered.
Case 202227434 · 22 Dec 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202112944 · 22 Dec 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s; Handling of the resident’s request for an LGBTQ+ staff member as a point of contact. Response to the resident’s reports of noise disturbance. Response to the resident’s request for a management transfer. Handling of …
Case 202116243 · 21 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of repair issues, including reports of mould in his kitchen and broken kitchen units. Reponses to the resident’s wife when she made contact on his behalf. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s …
Case 202201471 · 21 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s. Reports of leaks in her property. Associated complaint.
Case 202215839 · 20 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of various repairs in the property. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202201020 · 20 Dec 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlords response to the residents reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). The landlords handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202124025 · 20 Dec 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the balcony door.
Case 202221054 · 20 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and subsequent damage to the resident’s belongings. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202218565 · 20 Dec 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of an ongoing pigeons’ infestation. Response to the resident’s concerns of the difference between the service charge actuals and estimates for year 2020/2021 and the service charge increase. Associated …
Case 202114998 · 19 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of collapsed ceilings, heating and hot water failures, plumbing blockages, leaks, unsanitary living conditions, and related repairs; associated complaint and compensation claim.
Case 202120596 · 19 Dec 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould.
Case 202227017 · 18 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak into the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
Case 202119260 · 18 Dec 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould problems in his home.
Case 202234533 · 18 Dec 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries about his service charges. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202203929 · 15 Dec 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns: about service charges and that he is being charged for services he does not receive; he was advised incorrectly he was in rent arrears; over the landlord’s staff conduct. …
Case 202200962 · 14 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
REPORT COMPLAINT 201906790 Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited 14 December 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the […]
Case 201906790 · 14 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Bathroom wall cracks, flaking paint and replacement of a rusty radiator. Issues with the kitchen extractor fan. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202007763 · 12 Dec 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: The condition of the property when it was first let. When the rent was first payable from. Repairs at the property. A gas leak.
Case 202118686 · 11 Dec 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of smoke ingress to her property. response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Complaint handling.
Case 202127257 · 11 Dec 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Application to succeed her late mother's tenancy. Repairs including leaks and mould. Reports of rubbish in and around the property. Formal complaint The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge …
Case 202121443 · 8 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to: Plumbing – Water tank/boiler, shower, taps and drainage; Roof leak and ceiling damage; Window; Garage door. The landlord’s complaint handling .
Case 202205214 · 7 Dec 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould issues around the bedroom windows and associated damage to the wall and windowsill. Reports concerning the communal areas including the solar panels being defective and …
Case 202202310 · 4 Dec 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak and subsequent handling of repairs to the ceiling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202126500 · 1 Dec 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about the condition of the property at the start of his tenancy. The resident’s reports of repairs required to: The boiler – heating and hot water. The kitchen flooring. …
Case 202204510 · 1 Dec 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour.
Case 202217527 · 1 Dec 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of leaks. Handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen.
Case 202300440 · 1 Dec 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The administration of the resident’s service charge account after he staircased to 100% ownership of the property. The associated complaint.
Case 202125633 · 30 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of Anti-social Behaviour (ASB). Complaint.
Case 202207740 · 30 Nov 2023
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the mains water pipe. Water quality concerns. Application of its permissions policy.
Case 202123463 · 30 Nov 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about her boundary wall. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about her neighbour’s fence. The landlord’s response to repair issues reported by the resident. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202128398 · 30 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reportedly unacceptable behaviour.
Case 202201709 · 30 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of several repair issues. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.
Case 202205351 · 30 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of damp and mould. The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of wet room and boiler repairs. The landlord's complaint handling.
Case 202208663 · 30 Nov 2023
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: planned maintenance (replacement of kitchen, bathroom, central heating system and re-wiring). repairs to the central heating system. the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: complaint …
Case 202115582 · 30 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the resident’s reports concerning the landlord’s handling of: Its communication not being disability friendly. A complaint made about a member of staff on 24 December 2020. Unscheduled welfare visits. The suitability of the property allocated by …
Case 202121522 · 29 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of ongoing leaks in the property. Outstanding repairs in the property caused by the leaks. The resident’s complaint.
Case 202125231 · 29 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a broken window, a seized hot water tap, and that her kitchen was in a state of disrepair. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that the main …
Case 202200131 · 29 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports about: antisocial behaviour. a leak at an upstairs property a neighbour’s subletting. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202213027 · 29 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Responses to the resident’s concerns about the cost of running his electric shower. Handling of repairs to the resident’s radiators, boiler, and toilet, and a bathroom leak. Response to the resident’s service complaint about …
Case 202115290 · 28 Nov 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the increase of service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for information about their service charges.
Case 202124830 · 28 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Water leaks into the resident’s flat. The associated complaint.
Case 202203800 · 28 Nov 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
REPORT COMPLAINT 202223139 Wandle Housing Association Limited 28 November 2023 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 202223139 · 28 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for it to replace flooring in her bathroom. The resident’s request for her bathroom to be renewed. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s transfer request. The …
Case 202206371 · 27 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise by her neighbours and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request to install CCTV in the communal kitchen. Request to move to another room. Associated formal complaint.
Case 202117550 · 27 Nov 2023