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Section 15 also only applies to houses which have
undergone a change of tenancy since the passing of the Act,
but it is held that if the rent has been raised or lowered this is
sufficient to create a new tenancy.
CLOSING ORDER.
Section 17 states that it imposes upon every Local
Authority the duty of causing to be made from time to time an
inspection of their district with a view of ascertaining whether
any dwelling-house therein is in a state so dangerous or injurious
to health as to be unfit for human habitation, and
if on representation being made, any dwelling-house appears to
be in such a state, the Local Authority shall themselves make
a closing order until in their judgment the dwelling-house is
- rendered fit for habitation.
CELLAR DWELLINGS.
Sub-section 7 of this Section relates to cellar dwellings,
and provides that a room habitually used as a sleeping place,
the floor of which is more than 3 feet below the surface of the
street adjoining, or nearest to such room, is to be deemed a
dwelling house so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation if the room either—
(a) is not on an average at least 7 ft. in height from floor
to ceiling; or
(b) does not comply with such regulations as the Local
Authority with the consent of the Local Government
Board may prescribe for securing the proper ventilation
and lighting of such rooms, and the protection
thereof against dampness, effluvia, or exhalation.
DEMOLITION ORDER.
Section 18 provides for demolition. Where a closing order
has remained operative for three months, the Local Authority
shall take into consideration the question of demolition of the
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