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Councils to cease housing families in billionaire-owned tower without air conditioning

30 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

Residents of Britannia Point in south-west London have faced extreme heat without functional air conditioning, prompting local councils to cease housing families in the billionaire-owned tower. Benice Bodah and her family have struggled with intermittent cooling in their flat for nearly three years.
The issue was exacerbated by the councils' claim that the air conditioning was not an amenity for the families. As the UK experiences its fourth heatwave of the year, the situation highlights ongoing concerns about temporary housing conditions.
Britannia Point, a 19-storey building owned by billionaire Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital, has been a focal point for discussions about housing quality in London. The building's air conditioning issues have come to light amid increasing temperatures and public scrutiny, revealing systemic failures in the management o…
The decision by local councils to stop housing families in Britannia Point reflects a growing awareness of the inadequacies in temporary accommodation, particularly during extreme weather events. This case raises critical questions about the responsibilities of property owners and local governments in ensuring safe…

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