FAMILIES TO BE MOVED OUT OF BILLIONAIRE-OWNED TOWER AFTER SUFFERING WITHOUT AIR CON

Several councils have agreed to stop housing families in emergency accommodation at Britannia Point, a glass-fronted tower in south-west London, after tenants were told they couldn't use the air-conditioning during heatwaves. According to Environment | The Guardian, the decision comes as the UK experiences its fourth heatwave of the year, leaving families like Benice Bodah and her three teenage sons to suffer without proper cooling in their temporary home. The building is owned by Criterion Capital, set up by billionaire property magnate Asif Aziz.

The temporary tenancies at Britannia Point can last from weeks to years and are managed by letting agencies, including Aura Assets Management. Tenants, like Bodah, have been struggling with intermittent air-conditioning, with some units working only sporadically. The Guardian reported that tenants were initially told they couldn't use the air-conditioning as it had 'not been offered as an amenity' for them.

The decision to stop housing families at Britannia Point highlights the struggles of those in temporary accommodation, particularly during extreme weather events. The UK's heatwaves have exacerbated the issue, making it essential for authorities to provide adequate living conditions for vulnerable populations.

• Several councils to stop housing families at Britannia Point due to air-conditioning issues
• Tenants were told they couldn't use air-conditioning during heatwaves
• The building is owned by Criterion Capital, set up by billionaire Asif Aziz

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