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Improper Mixing of Sexes.
The tenement house Bye-laws provide for the "separation of the
sexes" so that "as far as practicable, a person shall not cause, or
knowingly permit, persons of different sexes above the age of 12 years,
and not being persons living together as husband and wife, to occupy
the same sleeping apartment."
The total number of cases reported by the Sanitary Inspectors
and remaining unabated at the commencement of the year was 6.
During the year, a further 11 cases were reported, making a total of
17, of which further inspection shows that 2 have since been abated.
Hampstead Housing Association.
The following extracts from the Annual Report of this voluntary
Association shew the excellent work which this body continues to
perform.
" The total amount of paid up capital is £5,003, whilst there is
nearly £3,000 Share Capital available for allotment. The Association
now holds 11 houses, No. 40, Palmerston Road having been purchased
during the year.
" The tenants continue to be grateful for their changed and
improved surroundings. During the year the rents have been paid
regularly and the arrears are very small. They are all caused by
unemployment or illness, and whenever it is possible, a small extra
payment to reduce the debt is willingly given.
" The work of reconditioning houses in these streets in Hampstead
is one that should be undertaken. A visit to those owned by
the Association would make it quite plain that what has been done
for 10 houses and 40 tenants is well worth doing for many other
houses where hundreds of people are living in slum conditions, which
could be altered if only friends were interested enough in the Housing
problem to be willing to give their money or lend it at a small rate
of interest."
Underground Rooms Illegally Occupied.
The required standard to which underground rooms must conform
if separately occupied is prescribed in the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891, Section 96, and if used separately for sleeping