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One instance of re-overcrowding in a dwelling after steps had been
taken to abate the overcrowding was discovered. In this case, a man
and wife with three children, two over ten and one aged 5 years, took
possession of a two-roomed flat having a permitted number of three
persons, after having previously arranged for the two children over ten to
live with a relative. This arrangement proved satisfactory for a few
months; but following a domestic quarrel, broke down, and the two
children returned to their parents, thereby overcrowding the flat.
The facts were explained to the London County Council who agreed
to consider the family for accommodation on one of their estates and,
in the circumstances, further action was withheld.