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Only seven formal notices were served during the year under Section 15 due to
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difficulties anticipated by the Council in recovering the cost of works which might
have to be carried out in default. At the end of the year 1 of these notices had
been complied with.
325 informal notices were served upon the persons in control of individual
premises together with extracts from the Landlord and Tenant Act 1962, and a summary
compiled by the Public Health Inspector concerned showing the additional facilities
and amenities required in each property having regard to the state of occupation.
During the year the following improvements were carried out informally in 38
properties involving 157 lettings.
Natural and Artificial Lighting:
Natural 10
Artificial 10
Ventilation: 12
Water Supply: 27
Personal Washing Facilities
Hot Water over Sink or
Lavatory Basin 85
Baths 24
Showers 1
Drainage and Sanitary Conveniences:
Water Closets 7
Facilities for:-
Storage of Pood 34
Preparation and Cboking of Pood 9
Disposal of Waste Water (Sink) 17
Space Heating: 40
As many of the tenants of houses in multiple occupation are at work during the
day time, Inspectors of necessity have had to visit during evening hours. It is quite
evident that control of this type of property demands such visits outside normal hours
of duty,
Public Health (London) Act, 1936
Closing orders were made under this Act a considerable time ago in respect of two
houses in the Borough. One property was demolished and in the second case upon
application by the Owner to the North London Magistrate the Order was determined this
year, evidence being given by the Inspector that the house was now fit for habitation
Miscellaneous
During the year 24 Closing Orders made in respect of whole houses and 31 Closing
Orders made in respect of parts of buildings were determined upon the owners carrying
out works to render the premises fit for human habitation. In many cases, these
properties were brought up to a higher standard than the requirements of Section 4 of
the Housing Act, 1957, and baths and separate water closet accommodation provided.