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(c) Many of these defects are due to lack of proper
management and supervision by owners, owing to the
cost of labour and materials, coupled with high rates
and low rents.
2. General action taken as regards unfit houses under—
(a) The Public Health Acts. Nil.
(b) The Housing Acts. Thirty-two orders for repairs
were issued under Section 28 of the 1919 Act, and
twenty-four defects were remedied under Section 17
of the 1909 Housing Act.
3. Difficulties in remedying unfitness, special measures
taken, etc.—The chief difficulty is the excessive cost
of repairs, coupled with the fact that cottages do not
pay an economic rent. The owners are often unable
to pay the price of repairs. Defects were remedied
4. Conditions so far as they affect housing as regards water
supply, closet accommodation, and refuse disposal.
The water supply is good, closet accommodation generally
adequate and refuse disposal does not adversely affect
the housing question.
(4) Unhealthy Areas.
No complaints were received nor representations made under
Parts 1 or 2 of the Housing Act of 1890.
(5) Bye-laws relating to Houses, to Houses Let in Lodgings,
and to Tents, Vans, Sheds, etc.
1. The existing bye-laws operate satisfactorily.
2. There is no urgent need of new bye-laws.