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
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Peabody Trust 522
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Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s concerns about: The previous communal heating system The current Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
Case 202428969 · 29 Aug 2025
Complaint: Responsive repairs/activity
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water ingress, damp, and mould.
Case 202436365 · 29 Aug 2025
London Borough of Hackney (202325848) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of: A leak from the kitchen ceiling. Overcrowding. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202325848 · 29 Aug 2025
Complaint: Responsive repairs/activity
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of electrical repairs following a leak.
Case 202342556 · 29 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and the associated repairs.
Case 202449374 · 29 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the property. Appointments. The associated complaint.
Case 202321203 · 29 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of an unsecure communal gate and its request to remove the resident’s fence.
Case 202417650 · 29 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s maintenance of the communal areas including: Drainage issues and pipes leaking sewage. Damp, mould and algae in communal areas including on the carpet. Trip hazards and crumbling stairs. Repairs to communal lighting. Repairs to …
Case 202411470 · 29 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. Associated complaint.
Case 202321818 · 29 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of boiler repairs.
Case 202415587 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould throughout his property.
Case 202418945 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of disrepair to the bathroom and kitchen. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202427554 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Managing Relations
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a boiler replacement. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202338681 · 28 Aug 2025
London Borough of Hackney (202315092) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rehousing request. The complaint.
Case 202315092 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Managing Relations
The landlord’s handling of reports of a: Leaking pipe in the kitchen and subsequent remedial works. Damp and mould due to the leaking pipe. Complaints handling
Case 202342863 · 28 Aug 2025
London Borough of Hackney (202419509) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Assignment applications. Succession application. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202419509 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of leaks, damp, and mould.
Case 202449252 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the location of gas supply pipes and fire safety.
Case 202336924 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Responsive repairs/activity
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak, damp, and mould.
Case 202346285 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a reasonable adjustment for home visits.
Case 202402782 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repair to an extractor fan. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202419479 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Health and Safety (inc. building safety)
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the residents: Reports of a leak from the roof. Concerns about the firewall in the attic. Associated complaint.
Case 202451158 · 28 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the amount of compensation the landlord offered the resident.
Case 202325335 · 27 Aug 2025
Charnwood Borough Council (202336968) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Managing Relations
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of damp in the bathroom and kitchen. advice about internal doors. communication about replacing the kitchen. complaint handling.
Case 202336968 · 27 Aug 2025
Charnwood Borough Council (202431637) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of repair issues, including insulation, windows, and soffits. Complaints handling.
Case 202431637 · 27 Aug 2025
London Borough of Wandsworth (202444517) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about: The condition of the property upon letting. The landlord’s handling of outstanding repairs identified at the viewing (unrelated to cracks, damp, mould, and water ingress). The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damp, mould, and …
Case 202444517 · 27 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould and the associated repairs. The resident’s reports of damage to personal belongings caused by mould. Repairs to the damaged bath. The associated complaint.
Case 202450375 · 27 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about: A leak, damp and the subsequent repairs. Power outages in the property.
Case 202439378 · 27 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. The kitchen sink needing to be replaced. Works needed to the loft, including renewal of the loft insulation and a hole in the party wall. …
Case 202206014 · 26 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of:
Case 202417193 · 26 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for central heating pipes to be boxed in. The associated complaint handling.
Case 202419394 · 26 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects to the property. We have also looked at the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Case 202328136 · 26 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), and the associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202422734 · 26 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about water charges within their rent.
Case 202416582 · 26 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of energy efficiency works at the resident’s property.
Case 202332101 · 22 Aug 2025
London Borough of Hackney (202415271) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of ongoing antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise. The complaint.
Case 202415271 · 22 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of roof leaks associated complaint
Case 202427886 · 22 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damage, damp and mould following a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202431006 · 21 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of repairs to the guttering.
Case 202412377 · 20 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak to the outhouse roof. Associated complaint.
Case 202339693 · 20 Aug 2025
Complaint: ASB/Abuse/Nuisance
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns with planning permission for the ground floor flats within the communal block. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Concerns with grounds maintenance. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202325010 · 20 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of pests in the property. Concerns raised in relation to the condition of the: Internal doors. Flooring. Kitchen.
Case 202418615 · 20 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of staff misconduct.
Case 202342794 · 20 Aug 2025
Dacorum Borough Council (202442661) Severe Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to address the resident’s report of damp and mould in the property.
Case 202442661 · 19 Aug 2025
Guildford Borough Council (202325281) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of an odour in her property. This report has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.
Case 202325281 · 19 Aug 2025
London Borough of Islington (202232909) Partial Maladministration
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks and associated repairs within the property coming from a communal water tank facility. Associated complaint.
Case 202232909 · 19 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of moving the resident to temporary accommodation. Handling of repairs to the resident’s property. Complaint handling.
Case 202333393 · 19 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: The standard of cleaning and condition of the communal areas of her estate. Vermin in the communal area. The associated complaint.
Case 202200983 · 19 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s:
Case 202407787 · 18 Aug 2025
Complaint: Local Authority / ALMO or TMO
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to succeed his late mother’s tenancy.
Case 202417200 · 18 Aug 2025