Performance summary based on published UK Housing Ombudsman determinations. Figures reflect
only complaints that reached a formal determination and are not a complete measure of service.
Key statistics
Decisions
39
Published determinations
Maladministration rate
54%
Decisions with an adverse finding
Severe maladministration
0
Most serious findings
Compensation ordered
£15,375
Total across decisions
Adverse findings
21
Decisions against
Outcome breakdown
Count of outcomes reached across complaint heads in 39
published decisions.
No maladministration18
Reasonable redress20
Service failure11
Maladministration16
Mediation / settlement1
Outside jurisdiction6
One Manchester Limited's maladministration rate (54%) is lower than the average for housing association (64%) across published Ombudsman determinations.
The landlord provided reasonable redress for its handling of loft repairs (delays largely due to access issues), but there was a service failure in its handling of damp and mould reports (failure to explain access…
The landlord provided reasonable redress in handling the resident's request for a replacement kitchen. It relied on qualified staff assessments confirming the kitchen was serviceable and within Decent Homes Standard age…
The Ombudsman found reasonable redress in the landlord's response to the resident's reports of various repairs, based on the landlord's apology, commitment to complete works, and combined compensation of £750 for carpet…
The complaint about new home defects and a direct debit error was resolved with the Ombudsman's intervention. The landlord agreed to apologise, pay £1,600 compensation, and complete outstanding and newly reported…
The Ombudsman found the landlord offered reasonable redress for its handling of the resident's request to reduce his notice period (communication failures, apologised and paid £200), but there was maladministration in…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of repairs to the resident's windows and trickle vents (delays over a prolonged period and no evidence of health and safety risk assessment), and service…
The landlord's handling of damp and mould was found to be reasonable redress: although there were delays and record-keeping issues, the landlord offered compensation, apologised, reflected on learning, and committed to…
The Ombudsman found reasonable redress in the landlord's handling of the resident's repair reports, as there were avoidable delays, missed appointments and poor communication, but the landlord recognised and apologised…
The landlord's response to the resident's concerns about its contractor's conduct (a reported theft) was found to be no maladministration, as it carried out a proportionate investigation and its decision not to…
The Ombudsman found reasonable redress for the landlord's handling of repairs to gaps in the structure of the property (it offered proportionate compensation and a direct let), but maladministration for poor record…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of the resident's reports about the condition of her kitchen and its failure to remove graffiti. Repairs and a kitchen replacement were unreasonably…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of repairs, due to significant delays in addressing a leak, heating and hot water problems, and the associated damage. It found…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of the leaseholder's service charge account (delays, unclear explanations, poor record keeping and inappropriate pest control charges) and in its handling…
The landlord responded to the resident's antisocial behaviour reports reasonably, communicating regularly and investigating the noise, but it failed to complete any risk assessments as its policy required, did not…
The complaint concerned the landlord's handling of the resident's Right to Buy application, which it declined because the resident held a discretionary succession tenancy. The Ombudsman found the landlord acted…
The Ombudsman found the landlord's handling of long-running ASB (smoke transfer) reports, while delayed, was ultimately remedied with reasonable redress including a £4,000 compensation award and an injunction against…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of repairs at the resident's current property (including damp and mould), with an unreasonable further delay of around 7 months after its final response.…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of the resident's ASB reports (delayed update after a neighbour visit, failure to keep in regular communication, delay installing noise monitoring…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration in the landlord's handling of ASB reports, its response to the resident's rehousing request, or its complaint handling. The landlord acted appropriately by assessing risks,…
Maladministration was found in the landlord's handling of electrical safety work for failing to fairly consider the resident's request to postpone during COVID-19 lockdown and for not giving reasonable notice of a…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of repairs (significant delays beyond policy timeframes) and maladministration in its handling of the resident's complaint (failure to escalate, delays,…
The landlord was found to have maladministration for its heavy-handed handling of subletting allegations, failing to consider all evidence the resident offered and providing inaccurate information about legal notices.…
The landlord was found to have service failure for sending a court warning letter to a resident who had an IVA in place, for unprofessional staff conduct, and for inadequately responding to the compensation request. The…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's response to ASB reports (slow to act, no welfare checks for a vulnerable resident) and in complaint handling (over six months to respond). Service failure was…
The Ombudsman found maladministration by One Manchester Limited for its handling of a resident's reports of ASB and noise nuisance, and for its handling of the resident's rehousing application. The landlord failed to…
The landlord delayed arranging a surveyor for four months, missed appointments, and was late responding to the complaint. It apologised, took corrective action, and offered £1,550 compensation, which the Ombudsman found…
The landlord provided reasonable redress for its handling of kitchen tiling repairs, acknowledging conflicting advice and delays and offering £300 compensation plus agreeing to fully retile the kitchen. However, there…
The landlord sent an arrears letter to the resident in error, threatening legal action when the rent account was not in arrears. The Ombudsman found service failure because although the landlord apologised and changed…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration by One Manchester Limited in its handling of a resident's reports of condensation, damp and mould. The landlord acted reasonably by referring the issue to the developers during…
The landlord sent a rent arrears letter in error due to automatic processes and staff absences over Christmas. It acknowledged the mistake, apologised, and explained steps to prevent recurrence. The Ombudsman found this…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration by One Manchester Limited in its handling of the resident's reports of damp and mould. The landlord arranged timely inspections, raised recommended works, and commissioned an…
The landlord delayed paving slab repairs by 97 working days and failed to communicate with the resident, who had to chase updates. The landlord offered an apology, £50 compensation, and repaved the slabs, which the…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration by the landlord in its handling of the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour (children playing football). The landlord investigated appropriately, assessed evidence, held a…
The Ombudsman found reasonable redress for complaints about delays to a property transfer (five-month delay while the resident was at risk of ASB), the poor condition of the new property (not meeting lettings…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration by One Manchester Limited in its handling of the resident's reports of anti-social behaviour by his neighbour, relating to noise from children playing, loud music, and an alleged…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration in the landlord's handling of the resident's Right to Buy application. The landlord correctly applied legislation, sought legal advice, and reasonably concluded the resident was…
The landlord was found to have service failure for its response to the resident's reports of a leak, mould and ventilation issues. It delayed investigating, ordering parts, and completing repairs, and failed to…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration by One Manchester Limited regarding its response to the resident's concerns about her rent account administration, as it provided reasonable explanations for arrears and the…
The Ombudsman found that the landlord's apology for acknowledged failings in its subletting investigation (poor communication, failure to view CCTV) constituted reasonable redress. No maladministration was found…
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