"Council flats are currently becoming heat traps. But air conditioning systems are generally not authorised. Sweating allowed, cooling forbidden is apparently the motto of Wiener Wohnen," criticises Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz. "Many people suffer from high temperatures in summer. Not only bedridden people in care level 6, but also people with cardiovascular problems, senior citizens, children and many others. Only authorising air conditioning for this small group is definitely not enough. I appeal to Wiener Wohnen to revise these guidelines and carry out individual case reviews."
The Ombudsperson also points out that improvements are permitted under the Tenancy Act. "And air conditioning clearly contributes to improving the quality of life when people can't sleep at night when it's over 30 degrees."
Ombudswoman Gaby Schwarz calls on Wiener Wohnen to carry out individual case reviews for more licences for air conditioning systems in council flats.