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(3)
Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state
so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation
1
(4)
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
737
2.—Remedy of Defects without Service of formal Notices.
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in
consequence of informal action by the Borough
Council or their Officers
169
3.—Action under Statutory Powers.
A.
Proceedings under Section 3 of the Housing Act,
1925.
No Statutory Notices served ;
unofficial Notices only.
(1)
Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring repairs
(2)
Number of dwelling-houses which were
rendered fit after service of formal
notices—
(a)
by owners
(b)
by Borough Council in default of
owners
(3)
Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which Closing Orders became operative
in pursuance of declarations by owners
of intention to close
B.
Proceedings under Public Health Acts.
(1)
Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring
defects to be remedied
775
(2)
Number of dwelling-houses in which
defects were remedied after service of
formal notices—
(a)
by owners
775
(b)
by Borough Council in default of
owners
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