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Provision of dustbins
Notices requiring the provision of dustbins are served under section
105 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, on the owner or occupier
of the premises for which a dustbin is required and the person on
whom the notice is served has a right of appeal to the London County
Council.
During the year 73 notices were served, and on one of these the
owner exercised his right of appeal. The case was heard by an appeals
committee of the London County Council on July 25, and was allowed,
without costs, no reasons being given.
The wording of the Act, which allows the notice to be served on
either the owner or the occupier, makes for difficulty and it is hoped
that there will be amending legislation. In the meantime, a report is
submitted whenever a dustbin is required, the report giving information
as to rateable value, type of tenancy, rental, subletting, whether there
has been any negligent usage of the dustbin, and any other relevant
information ; on the facts before them the committee authorises the
service of a notice on either the owner or the occupier.
Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts
In 35 instances certificates were issued to tenants under the above
Acts in respect of premises which were not in a reasonable state of
repair.
Applications were also received from owners for the rescission of
certificates previously issued and in 28 cases the necessary statements
were issued as the premises concerned had been made fit.
Landlord and Tenant (War Damage) (Amendment) Act, 1941
Two certificates were issued under the above Act in respect of
premises repaired following war damage, the repairs being sufficient
to render the premises capable of being used for housing purposes in
accordance with the provisions of the Act.