Homeless families in London temporary housing told not to use air conditioning
Summary
Homeless families in temporary housing in London were told they could not use the building’s air conditioning, as it was not offered as part of their rental agreement. This led to some children getting sick during heatwaves, but management has since allowed tenants to use the air conditioning with advice to limit use due to high costs.Key Facts
- Homeless families in Britannia Point, London, could not use built-in air conditioning because it was not provided as an amenity in their temporary housing contracts.
- Two children were hospitalized during recent heatwaves due to the extreme heat inside these buildings.
- The building is owned by Criterion Capital and the tenancies are managed by agencies, including Aura Assets Management.
- Residents were told that using air conditioning could result in high bills, up to £500 for the summer, due to standing charges.
- Windows in the glass-fronted building open only slightly, making it difficult to cool the flats without air conditioning.
- After complaints, the management restored air conditioning for tenants but requested sensible use to avoid large utility bills.
- Local politicians expressed concern about the health risks and urged immediate restoration of air conditioning.
- Aura Assets Management explained the earlier ban on air conditioning was based on previous operational rules but has since changed.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
