Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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(d) A summary of the provisions of Sections 77, 78 and 80 of
the Housing Act, 1957, concerning overcrowding, and a
statement of the number permitted to occupy the accommodation.
(e) The name and address of the Medical Officer of Health for
the district.
(f) If the rent includes rates, details of the amount.
In addition, the following information must be given if the
accommodation is let on a controlled tenancy or is furnished.
If on a controlled tenancy-
(a) The gross value of the premises for the purposes of the
Rent Act, 1957.
(b) The rent limit.
(c) The rent payable.
(d) The amounts (if any) included in the rent for (i)services,
(ii) furniture and (iii) improvements.
(e) An explanation of certain provisions of the Rent Act, 1957.
If the accommodation is furnished and the rateable value does not
exceed £40.
(a) Particulars of the rent.
(b) A description of the premises.
(c) Particulars of accommodation (if any) which the occupier
has a right to share with other persons.
(d) Other terms and conditions of the tenancy (if any).
(e) Either a statement that the Rent Tribunal has not
ed the terms of the tenancy or the decision of the Rent
Tribunal.
(f) An explanation of certain provisions of the Furnished Houses
(Rent Control) Act, 1946.
Rent books or forms for supplying this information may be obtained
at stationers.
Landlords who are Companies
A weekly tenant whose landlord is a company may demand particulars
of the names and addresses of the directors and secretary of
the company. The request must be made in writing and may be made to