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Leaseholders in Lambeth say they鈥檝e been gagged by the council after being overcharged for repairs to their homes.听
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A freedom of information request found that over five years, more than听1.5听million pounds has been paid out to leaseholders whose major works and service charge bills were higher than they should鈥檝e been.

But as condition of receiving their money, more than a hundred have signed Non-disclosure confidentiality agreements (NDAs).

Some say the council is trying to prevent them telling their neighbours they are too owed money.听But the council says confidentiality is a critical part of negotiation.

大象传媒 London's Investigations Reporter Tarah Welsh has the story.