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(i) An entirely new power to apply a code of management
to individual houses in which proper standards had not
been observed. The requirements for this Code are
prescribed in the Housing (Management of Houses in
Multiple Occupation) Regulations, 1962, which came
into operation on 22nd May , 1962.
(ii) Stronger powers to require the provision of additional
facilities and amenities essential to decent living
conditions, and the provision of adequate means of
escape from fire.
(iii) A new power for local authorities to carry out work
themselves in default and recover the cost.
(iv) A power, also new , to make a direction limiting
the number of persons who may live in a house , or
part of a house , which is in multiple occupation.
The Circular stated that these strong powers were designed to deal
primarily with the worst type of multi-occupied house.
Unsatisfactory standards in such dwellings may be alleviated by the use
by local authorities of the following provisions either separately or collectively:-
I. The application of a code of management (Sec. 12)
II. The provision of additional services and facilities
(Sections 15 , 16 and 17)
III. The carrying out of works by local authorities (Sec. 18)
IV. The prevention or reduction of overcrowding (Sec. 19)
V. Miscellaneous powers and provisions (Sec.21)
At the end of the year a survey of houses in multiple occupation in the Borough
proceeding, and in nine instances notices of intention to make Management Orders
(Section 12) had been served.
Overcrowding (Housing Act, 1957)
Details of overcrowding in the Borough , and of cases where overcrowding
was abated, are as follows:-