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Lambeth 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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Beadman Street Area
Survey carried out.
Padfield Road Area
Survey carried out.
Discretionary Grants
Applications received 18
Applications approved 2
Standard Grants
Applications received 114
Applications approved 51
HOUSING ACT 1961
Houses - in-Multiple-Occupation
During 1964, 120 properties were found to be defective with respect to the
following:-
Natural and artificial lighting
Ventilation
Water supply
Personal washing facilities
Drainage and sanitary conveniences
facilities for the storage, preparation and cooking of foods, and for the
disposal of waste water, or
Installations for space heating or for the use of space heating appliances
having regard to the number of individuals or households, or both accommodated
on the premises. As a result of this, notices under sections 14, 15, 16 and 19 of
the Housing Act 1961were served on the owners as follows:-
Section 15
Section 14 Section 16 Section 19
120
2 20 102
In addition, 10 Orders applying Management Regulations have been made and
1 Control Order under section 73 of the Housing Act 1964.
1,700 inspections have been made in connection with surveys, complaints and
London Country Council mortgage loans, and 1,855 re-visits made.