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Individual Houses Repairable at Reasonable Cost.
During the year 260 informal notices were served requiring
repairs to be carried out at houses occupied by members of the
Working classes, and in 47 of these cases it was necessary to serve
formal notices under the provisions of Section 9 of the Housing
Act, 1936.
The number of premises repaired during the twelve months
ended December 31st last was 308—250 as a result of informal
action, 52 by owners following the service of formal notices, and in
6 cases by the Council carrying out the works in default of the
owners.
Parts of Premises not Repairable at Reasonable Cost.
In two cases Closing Orders were made prohibiting the use of
parts of premises which were certified to be unfit for human habitation
and the families were rehoused by the London County Council.
In three instances voluntary undertakings were accepted prior to
Closing Orders being made.
Reconditioning by Owners.
The owners of two houses applied for certificates under the
provisions of Section 51 of the Housing Act, 1936.
When the work as approved by the Council was completed
these certificates were granted.
Common Lodging Houses.
There is now only one Common Lodging House in the Borough,
at 124, Camberwell Road, which is licensed for 228 male persons.
During the year 33 inspections were made of this lodging
house, including one night inspection.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
At the end of the year the number of houses on the register
was 230. The number of inspections of these premises was 97,
and it was necessary to serve 82 notices for nuisances and contraventions
of the by-laws.
Housing Applications.
During the year 668 applications were received for housing
accommodation on London County Council estates and were