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Note: The number of underground rooms which do not comply with the
relevant Regulations, but which are occupied for human habitation,
is 443.
Houses Let in Lodgings
Number in Borough 266
Inspections made 58
Overcrowding
On the 1st January, 1960, 130 families were known to be living in overcrowded
conditions. During the year a further 4 families were found to be living in overcrowded
conditions. In 7 cases, overcrowding was abated during the year as follows:—
Families rehoused by the Holborn Borough Council 3
Families rehoused by the London County Council 1
Accommodation found by other means 3
During the year 23 visits were made by the Public Health Inspectors in connection with
conditions of overcrowding.
In cases where overcrowding is abated, a warning letter is sent to the owner of the
premises drawing attention to the relevant provisions of the Housing Acts.
Rent Act, 1957
The following particulars were supplied to the Minister of Housing and Local Government
in accordance with Circular No. 32/57 dated 6th June, 1957:—
Applications for Certificates of Disrepair
(1) Number of applications for certificates 1
(2) Number of decisions not to issue certificates Nil
(3) Number of decisions to issue certificates 1
(a) in respect of some but not all defects 1
(b) in respect of all defects Nil
(4) Number of undertakings given by landlords under paragraph 5 of the
First Schedule 1
(5) Number of undertakings refused by Local Authority under proviso
to paragraph 5 of the First Schedule Nil
(6) Number of certificates issued Nil
Applications for Cancellation of Certificates
(7) Applications by landlords to Local Authority for cancellation of
tificatesNil
(8) Objections by tenants to cancellation of certificates Nil
(9) Decisions by Local Authority to cancel in spite of tenant's objection Nil
(10) Certificates cancelled by Local Authority Nil