The private rented sector has grown dramatically in London over the past decade. Yet, despite last year's eye-watering 9% average rent increase, 39% of private rented homes do not meet the decent homes standard and complaints against private landlords have risen by nearly 50% since 2008.
Research from Shelter has also revealed that almost 25% of people feel they have been ripped off at some point by letting agents' charges.
To get a grip on the issues and identify practical ways to improve the situation, the London Assembly's housing and regeneration committee is conducting a wide-ranging investigation into London's private rented sector.
The London Assembly is to conduct a thorough investigation into the private rented sector in the capital. Photograph: Dan Chung for the Guardian
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