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The L,C,C, (Dawes Road, Fulham) Order, 1958
Under this Order, confirmed by the Minister of Housing and Local Government,
6 premises were placed in the clearance area category.
The L.C»C. (Cumberland Crescent, Fulham) Order, 1958
This Order, comprising 24 premises in Cumberland Crescent and Gorleston Street,
mentioned in my last report, was submitted to the Minister of Housing and Local
Government during this year and his decision was being awaited at the end of
the year,
The L C Co (Pearscroft Road, Fulham) Order, 1958
Under this Order, mentioned in my last report, 51 premises in Pearscroft Road and
Sandilands Road were placed in the clearance area category, a further 46 premises
being added in order that the site could be properly redeveloped. The Order was
submitted to the Minister of Housing and Local Government during this year and his
decision was being awaited at the end of the year
RENT ACT, 1957
The administration regarding questions of certificates of disrepair under this
Act continued to work smoothly. Hie examination of documents and giving of advice
was undertaken in the Town Clerk' s department, whilst inspections, preparations
of forms and correspondence made necessary were carried out by the Public Health
department staff.
When visiting premises it was often found that nuisances under the Public Health
(London) Act existed, sometimes, but by no means always included in the tenant's
notice (Form G). Independent statutory action was taken in these cases to secure
abatement of the nuisances.
During the year no certificate of disrepair issued by the Council was challenged
by any owner or occupier in the County Court. Judging by the very few cases brought
to the Council's attention, landlord's undertakings to carry out their tenants'
requests were usually honoured
For the record, there are still 103 certificates issued under the Housing
Repairs and Rents Act, 1954 uncancelled.