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It must be remembered that many of the people occupying these houses are careless in their
habits and it is their neglect as much as anything which is responsible for the defects which frequently
arise. It should, however, be mentioned that experience has shown that if these houses are placed
under wise management with adequate supervision they can be kept in a satisfactory condition.
Examples of misuse and neglect on the part of tenants are found most commonly in those houses
where owners take little interest in their property beyond collecting the rents.
HOUSES LET IN FURNISHED ROOMS.
These houses constitute the most unsatisfactory and undesirable form of housing accommodation,
and it is therefore pleasing to note that the number of dwellings of this type in the Borough
is gradually diminishing. In 1912 there were 187, and at the end of 1925 the number was reduced
to 66. These 66 are situated in the following parts of the Borough:—
Norland Ward 31
St. Charles Ward 14
Pembridge Ward 9
Golborne Ward 12
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The average rent charged is 7s. a room per week including the use of such furniture as the
owner provides.