A rat infestation left a Rotherhithe block “running alive” with furry pests forcing one tenant to move into temporary accommodation.
Residents of Balman House said the “dreadful” situation saw rodents caught on top of one tenant’s cooker and pouring into communal areas.
Southwark Council has replaced damaged paving and carried out a baiting programme which residents say has reduced the problem.
One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said “it was running alive” for “a couple of months”.
Another said “it was dreadful” and left at least one “frightened” resident in a “terrible state” and had to move out.
Southwark News tried to contact the tenant in question but received no response to its enquiries.
Residents said the infestation was subsiding since Southwark Council began undertaking repair works.
Councillor James McAsh, Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets, said: “We understand how distressing a pest infestation can be. Our pest control officers have been working to address the root cause of the infestation to ensure any fixes are permanent.
“We have already carried out proofing and a baiting programme and will start drainage repair works shortly in the communal areas.
“We hope this fully resolves the issue, but infestations take time to treat so we will continue to monitor over the coming months.”