Cryptic crossword clue
Bad housing problems involving landlords mainly 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SLUMS

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The straight part
We know that "bad housing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bad housing = slums.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SLUMS mean?

SLUMS noun
  1. A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.
  2. Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game.
SLUMS verb
  1. To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.

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