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Housing—Repairs
Defects in dwelling-houses continued to receive attention
and repairs were carried out as far as possible. The
result of the action taken is summarised below.
As mentioned elsewhere it was hoped that the effect of
the Rent Act upon rents, and consequently valuations, would
enable more to be done by way of repair to the older houses
which cannot be demolished. These houses, however, will
still be sub-standard insofar that they will not provide the
amenities expected today.
In two cases the owners failed to comply with the
requirements of notices served under Section 93 of the Public
Health Act, 1936. Complaints were made to the Magistrates
and orders were made for the execution of the works within
twenty-eight days. In addition a fine of £2 with 15/- costs
was imposed in one case and 5/- costs in the other.
Informal Action
Number of unfit or defective houses rendered fit
during the period as a result of informal action by
the local authority 120
Action under Statutory Powers
Number of houses reported to Public Health Committee
with a view to service of statutory notices 20
Number of statutory notices served ... 12