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
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11,758
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2,212
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161
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Showing 3,519 of 16,227 decisions matching "association"

Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the condition of the resident’s new home. The landlord's refusal to carry out work to the bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling in this case.
Case 202124591 · 27 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s fence. Information provided by the landlord in relation to responsibility for fence repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202200699 · 24 Nov 2023
Sanctuary Housing Association (202106332) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The resident has complained: about the landlord’s response to reports of operatives entering the garden without permission. about the landlord’s response to reports of non-household rubbish left outside the property. about the landlord’s response to concerns about contact arrangements. about …
Case 202106332 · 24 Nov 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation in recognition of damaged belongings.
Case 202200500 · 17 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord's response to reports of a leak from the resident's toilet. The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a leak from the property above. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202208784 · 15 Nov 2023
Sanctuary Housing Association (202220517) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs, in particular: Repairs to the resident’s pathway. The resident’s request to fit handrails. Repairs to the resident's stairlift. The resident’s complaint. The resident’s concern that it discriminated against him. The resident’s …
Case 202220517 · 15 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Request for new windows. Concerns about a named staff member.
Case 202009428 · 15 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak. The associated complaint.
Case 202216547 · 14 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiries in relation to the sale of her property. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202128331 · 10 Nov 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about the provision of parking control; and the resident’s complaint.
Case 202219192 · 10 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB) following its decision to allow neighbours to keep dogs in their property. The landlord’s handling of allegations of ASB made against the resident. …
Case 202127950 · 10 Nov 2023
West Kent Housing Association (202127583) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Information and data management
The complaint is about the: Conduct of the landlord’s staff. Landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for damage to a carpet when it removed the hearth. Landlord’s handling of the resident’s subject access request and its delays in …
Case 202127583 · 9 Nov 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs to the communal front door and entry system.
Case 202223775 · 8 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour by her neighbour. Complaint handling.
Case 202210353 · 7 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a roof leak, damp and mould and damaged belongings at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.
Case 202220067 · 7 Nov 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of noise disturbance and antisocial behaviour (ASB).
Case 202209115 · 3 Nov 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to living room flooring and staircase; decision not to replace the internal door architraves to the living room, bathroom and bedrooms; handling of the complaint.
Case 202212429 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents concerns regarding the safety of the cladding at her property. This service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the residents complaint.
Case 202215200 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint in about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s decant. The gas safety checks at her property. The resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould, and the subsequent repairs. The associated complaint. The resident’s compensation payment. The Ombudsman has …
Case 202226981 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s; Communication and handling of the resident’s queries regarding service charges. Complaints handling.
Case 202229270 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of major works. Complaints handling.
Case 202218007 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of damp and mould. The landlord’s decision not to award compensation for damaged goods.
Case 202219328 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: repairs to the resident’s leaking roof; the associated complaint.
Case 202224898 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the roof of the resident’s property. Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Handling of the resident’s reports of inappropriate staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the …
Case 202221259 · 31 Oct 2023
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
REPORT COMPLAINT 202008234 Clarion Housing Association Limited 30 October 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 202008234 · 30 Oct 2023
Sanctuary Housing Association (202205192) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of health concerns following a fire in the bin store. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a smoke odour affecting her property and belongings. The landlord’s response …
Case 202205192 · 30 Oct 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the information provided by the landlord in relation to parking at the resident’s property.
Case 202124142 · 27 Oct 2023
Sanctuary Housing Association (202205092) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
The complaint is about the landlord’s:
Case 202205092 · 27 Oct 2023
West Kent Housing Association (202225004) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould in the property. the landlord’s response to a request for temporary rehousing during works. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling including the landlord’s response …
Case 202225004 · 26 Oct 2023
Complaint: Moving/Buying/Selling Home
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the mutual exchange process; response to the resident’s reports that her boiler was not working properly; response to various reports of outstanding repairs at the property; decision not to replace the kitchen …
Case 202101398 · 24 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of leaks and associated repairs, damp and mould. Handling of the resident’s decant. Complaint handling.
Case 202105436 · 23 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the property. The associated formal complaint.
Case 202215358 · 23 Oct 2023
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202126515 Croydon Churches Housing Association Limited 23 October 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of […]
Case 202126515 · 23 Oct 2023
Complaint: Financial
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rent account and its response to her request to write off rent arrears. The resident’s complaint.
Case 202114501 · 19 Oct 2023
Complaint: Old Property Condition migrated-2025
REPORT COMPLAINT 202204056 Clarion Housing Association Limited 18 October 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 202204056 · 18 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Related complaint
Case 202127661 · 17 Oct 2023
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the safety of the communal staircase; Handling of repairs to the roof of the building; Landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to the ceilings in her …
Case 202202489 · 17 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of, and communication about, reports of outstanding repairs at the property specifically the pigeon proofing of the balcony and a broken vent in the bathroom. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202210236 · 17 Oct 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to:
Case 202204839 · 16 Oct 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about communal repairs and communal cleaning. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202209778 · 16 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: voluntary right to buy (VRTB) purchase of her property, repairs and other matters relevant to the process; associated complaints.
Case 202119295 · 16 Oct 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the request for an allocated disabled parking space.
Case 202210164 · 13 Oct 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the residents reports of ASB, noise disturbance and racial abuse. The landlord’s handling of the residents request to be transferred to another property. This Service has chosen to investigate the landlord’s complaint …
Case 202211672 · 13 Oct 2023
Sanctuary Housing Association (202111146) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of work to repair damage caused by a leak. The landlord’s communication and complaint handling.
Case 202111146 · 13 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a bad odour entering her property; response to the resident’s reports of poor staff conduct; complaints handling.
Case 202220172 · 10 Oct 2023
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the window replacement works. Response to a leak affecting the property and the associated internal damage. Handling of the formal complaint in relation to the above mentioned matters.
Case 202105513 · 9 Oct 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Allegations of ASB made against the resident. The resident’s related complaint. A request for the resident to remove his camera doorbell.
Case 202119820 · 6 Oct 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
REPORT COMPLAINT 202215486 Clarion Housing Association Limited 6 October 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. This […]
Case 202215486 · 6 Oct 2023
Complaint: Estate Management
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns about the provision and delivery of communal cleaning to the block; and complaint handling.
Case 202112348 · 5 Oct 2023
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs in the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to have a tenancy warning removed. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Case 202203761 · 5 Oct 2023