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5. The state of the dwelling-house in regard to each of
the matters referred to in Article II. of these
Regulations,
6. Any action taken by the Medical Officer of Health, or
other Officer of the local authority, either indepen.
dently or on the directions of the local authority,
7. The result of any action so taken,
8. Any further action which should be taken in respect of
the dwelling-house.
There is little doubt that in the Borough of Lewisham
there exists ample housing accommodation for the working
classes. It may fairly be stated that the supply up to the
present has exceeded the demand, less marked perhaps since
the advent of electric tramways in Catford.
The condition of the premises can only be ascertained
by a house-to-house inspection, and at present we have two
Inspectors engaged in this duty. During the year 1911,
781 houses were inspected. The nuisances found during these
inspections were chiefly dirty premises, due to the filthy habits
of the tenants.
Overcrowding was found in seven instances only. This
is a condition which can seldom be detected in the ordinary
course of the inspection, without some outside information, and
is exceedingly difficult to prove, as an inspection cannot be
made at night, the only time at which overcrowding can be
proved.
During 1911 representations were made in respect to
five houses, with a view to closing orders being made,
and closing orders were made in regard to the following
premises:—
20a, Dalmain Road, Forest Hill.
28, Russell Street, Sydenham.