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Houses Let in Lodgings.—The Bye-laws made by the
London County Council under Section 6 of the Housing Act,
1925, came into operation on the 5th Mairch, 1926. At
the end of 1928 there were ninety-one houses registered.
One has been added during the year, making 92 on the Register
at the end of the year; 93 inspections were made upon such
premises.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.—Complaints as
to rat infestation and cases coming to the notice of the Department are forthwith investigated. Advice and assistance are
given where necessary. Two hundred and two such investigations
were made by the Council's Officers, but in no case was it
necessary to serve a Notice. The usual procedure was adopted
in regard to "Rat Week," particulars of which have been dealt
with in previous Reports.
Verminous Premises.—As a means of assisting occupiers
in the more densely populated parts of the Borough in ridding
their premises of vermin, a supply of a special fluid is kept at
the Borough Hall, and is supplied, together with the use of a
sprayer, to occupiers whose premises have been reported upon by
the Sanitary Inspector. Applicants are required to bring their'
own bottles, and leaflets are distributed stating in simple
language the method to be adopted.
During the year 530 gallons were given to approximately
4,072 applicants. There is no doubt the procedure outlined
above has been of material help in dealing with this difficult
problem.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions
Acts, 1920 and 1923.—One application was received during the
year from a tenant for a certificate under these Acts, and the
Certificate was duly granted.