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Houses Let in Lodgings.—The L.C.C. Bye-laws made under
Section 6 of the Housing Act, 1936, define a house let in lodgings
as one which is occupied or is of a type suitable for occupation by
persons of the working classes and let in lodgings or occupied by
members of more than one family. These dwellings are subject
to registration and must comply with certain requirements as to
sanitation, cleanliness, etc.
The number of houses on the Register at the end of the year
was 12 ; these have been visited by the Lady Sanitary Inspector
on 31 occasions.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952.—This Act has
been introduced in order to prohibit the sale of or letting of certain
heating appliances without an effective fireguard ; and for purposes
connected therewith.
Regulations are subsequently to be made by the Secretary of
State concerning the date of operation and the standard of fireguards
required to be fitted to gas and electric fires and oil heaters which
without guards would be likely to injure by burning.
Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts, 1920/39
—Under the provisions of these Acts landlords are permitted to make
certain increases of rent and tenants whose houses are not in all
respects reasonably fit for human habitation may apply to the
Sanitary Authority for a certificate to this effect enabling them to
suspend the payment of increased rent until the necessary works
shall have been completed to the satisfaction of the Sanitary
Authority.
During the year 3 applications for certificates were received
and duly granted.
Landlords may also apply to the Sanitary Authority for a
report to the effect that necessary works have been executed to the
satisfaction of the Council.
One application was received and a report granted.
All applications whether for certificates or reports, must be
accompanied by the statutory fee of one shilling.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933.—This Act came into force
on 1st May, 1936, and has for its object closer control of the sale of
poisons and poisonous substances. Under it the Medical Officer of
Health and the Sanitary Inspectors are appointed to carry out the
provisions referred to in Part II of the Poisons List. These chiefly
relate to the Sale of Poisons used for domestic, horticultural and
sanitary purposes.