The average Londoner is now spending more than half their take-home pay on their rent, leading to fears that many are ending up in homes which are not fit for purpose.

BBC London has been given access to a number of properties deemed unsuitable to live in.

One property in Lambeth, which had a tree growing through a bedroom, was rented out for £100 a week.

Local authorities say a growing number of people are now paying for substandard properties.

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