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1898] 150
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
At present there are 459 houses on the register, which is an
increase of 66 on the number of 1897.
No house was removed from the register.
Number on register at beginning of year 393
Placed on register during 1898 66
459
There can be no question that the registration of houses let out
in tenements to different families is a great boon, not only to the
tenants but to the landlords, for the former are compelled under the
by-laws to do their duty in keeping the premises clean, while the latter
are equally not allowed to neglect their obligations to their tenants.
Inspector Jordan's work has been very arduous, as the inspection
of the houses now on the register fully occupies his time, and, indeed,
were it not that he is an active officer, it is doubtful if they could be
efficiently supervised.
That there are very many houses in Islington that might with
advantage be placed on the register goes without saying, and it is,
therefore, hoped that in time they will be added to it. The process
is, however, likely to be a slow one unless another Inspector is appointed
to assist in this work for, at present one man has as much as he can
undertake.
Inspector Jordan's report shows the work which he has accomplished
during 1898.
Public Health Department,
Vestky Offices, Upper Street, N.
To A.. E. Harris, Esq., January, 1899.
Medical Officer of Health,
Dear Sir,
In placing my report before you of the works carried out during the year
1898 under my supervision, in accordance with section 94 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891, in respect to houses let in lodgings or occupied by more than one family, I may
state there are 458 houses on the register, and that the work of supervision is very great.