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Family live with sewage spills and maggots in 'horrific' temporary housing

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Family live with sewage spills and maggots in 'horrific' temporary housing.

They are one of a record 123,000 households living in temporary accommodation in England .

Councils spent 1bn tackling the issue last year , 50% higher than in 2022 as numbers spiralled.

Fauzia 's family were evicted when their previous home was put up for sale.

LTA Direct acknowledged photos of the property were "horrific" The agency says the leaking sewage is a structural issue and a complete refurbishment is needed.

The landlord said he was "completely unaware" the property had got into this state.

Fauzia is keen to move her family back to Enfield and has been bidding for council property since 2012 .

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74

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70

Neutral language

50

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informal

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English

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38

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short-lived

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