London Tenants File Legal Threat Over 'Too Hot' Houses in Woolwich
Woolwich residents threaten legal action after houses hit 40°C heat, calling conditions inhumane.
On 13 January 2026, tenants of two social housing blocks in Woolwich, London, threatened legal action against their landlord after temperatures in their homes exceeded 40 °C, according to a GB News report. Residents said their living conditions had become inhumane, claiming the heating systems failed to keep temperatures within safe limits. The complaint was lodged with the local housing authority and the tenants are seeking compensation and an urgent repair programme. The incident highlights ongoing concerns over rising temperatures in London’s social housing stock amid climate change pressures.
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