"She said her top-floor flat, where she has lived for eight years, can reach up to 43C in summer, and the baseline temperature is around 31C (88F). "I feel like this building is inhumane, I don't think it's fit for purpose. "We've got elderly, vulnerable, sick, children, your regular adults working and living, and I've not met anybody who is able to be comfortable and happy in their home.""
"Residents of flats in Canada Court and Clifton Lodge in Woolwich, London, claim the buildings are not fit for purpose, with one saying her flat reached up to 43C (110F) in the summer. PA Housing said it was monitoring internal temperatures throughout the year to support residents. It added the buildings were built according to regulations enforced at the time. Lawyers for the residents say potential legal action could be the first time a claim has been filed for excessive heat under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018."
Tenants in Canada Court and Clifton Lodge in Woolwich report indoor temperatures reaching around 43C in summer and baseline levels near 31C. Residents describe windows that do not open, corridors reaching extreme temperatures, and worsening conditions that affect elderly, vulnerable people, children and working adults. PA Housing says it is monitoring internal temperatures year-round and that the buildings met regulations when built. Lawyers representing tenants have sent pre-action letters alleging failures to comply with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 and are exploring a potential legal claim for excessive heat.
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