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Tottenham 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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COMMON LODGING HOUSES.
There are 5 Common Lodging Houses in the District. All have
been kept under observation, and appropriate action was taken to remedy
any defects found.
HOUSING.
At the end of 1927 there were approximately 4,000 names upon
the Treasurer's register of persons applying for houses on the Council's
Estate. This number increased to 4,500 by the end of March, 1928.
| Houses. | Flats and Tenements. | Lock-up Shops. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By private builders (no State assistance) | 408 | 6 | 2 |
| By the London County Council | 290 | 22 | — |
| By the Tottenham Council | 248 | 20 | 4 |
| 946 | 48 | 6 |
Unfit Dwelling Houses.
Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing
defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) 3,690
Number of dwelling-houses which were inspected and recorded
under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 1,462
Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so dangerous
or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation -
Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those referred to
under the preceding sub-heading) found not to be in all
respects reasonably fit for human habitation 2,568
Remedy of Defects without service of formal notices.
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in consequence
of informal action by the Local Authority or their
Officers 2,270