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The tallest building will house students across 668 rooms

Wandsworth Council refused the scheme in April, after it attracted opposition from thousands of people

Residents say the infestation is symptomatic of wider repair issues across the central Croydon estate

The local authority has apologised and said it has ‘let tenants down’

Brent Council has apologised and paid out £2,150 for the ‘failings’

The tenant said he feels like he’s ‘in prison’ living in his own home

Health professionals had raised concerns about her wellbeing with the council

An ombudsman investigation found the council was “at fault” for housing the family in “unsuitable accommodation”

EXCLUSIVE: Some London councils are placing people in ‘temporary’ homes as far away as Newcastle and Middlesbrough, sometimes for years at a time, while others keep people within 30 miles

Thousands of possession claims have been made by London landlords this year

Some disabled residents could not leave their apartments due to the lifts both being out of service

One of the councils highlighted by the Mayor of London said his claims were ‘ridiculous’

MyLondon witnessed a staff member of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing shouting at the family over the phone

Shanice Aird said she can’t afford to leave her support network behind to move to Harrow

Blossom Young, Cabinet Member for Housing Landlord and Tenant Experience Improvements, said the improvements are fundamentally about keeping Newham residents safe

A resident said mould in the communal areas of the block dates back to at least six years ago

Homeowners and renters using the London-based service transform each other’s lives through practical support and companionship

The council had failed to complete repairs on the property for over 100 days

The double glazing in Karoon Islaaw’s windows have blown meaning moisture gets in and heat floods out

Stefano Menconi has been ordered to fill his Mayfair basement in with concrete by this time next year

Mouna Fardi says she still has nightmares and can’t get the image out of her head of a stranger’s hand trying to open the front door from the inside

Residents have reported dust from the Blackheath site exacerbating health problems, windows vibrating and not being able to close, and mirrors and pictures falling off walls

Kensington and Chelsea Council said it has 220 people living in unsuitable temporary accommodation but demand is far outstripping supply of homes

Those who still live in the original low-rise flats on the Gascoigne Estate say their homes have deteriorated but they feel no closer to moving out