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The Housing Act, 1961, makes big inroads into control by
Local Authorities of standards in houses in multiple occupation.
Failure to comply with Management Codes will be criminal offences
with considerable penalties. Realistic liabilities are
to be placed upon owners The new powers to Local Authorities
are very wide and strong and consequently will be used with
good sense and discretion. It seems that the new legislation
is timely to deal strenuously with the bad landlord who seriously
overcrowds his houses and neglects proper standards.
The Housing (Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation)
Regulations, 1962, are awaited so that the black spots in this
special class of housing may be dealt with effectively and with
expedition.