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3. The age and state of the structure of these cottages lead
to frequently recurring nuisances, and it is no longer possible
to maintain the premises in a reasonably satisfactory sanitary
state.
4. The long, narrow access to the court places the occupants
at risk in the event of fire.
During 1925 certain repairs have been executed and the overcrowding
has been abated. The owner of three of the cottages is
very desirous of getting rid of the tenents in order to obtain warehouse
accommodation in connection with his business.
STATEMENT ON HOUSING CONDITIONS.
Statistics.
Year ended 31st December, 1925.
1.
Number of new working-class houses erected under
Municipal Housing Scheme 0
2.-UNFIT DWELLING-HOUSES.
I.-Inspection.
(1) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 1,560
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing (Inspection of
District) Regulations, 1910 0
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation 0
(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those referred
to under the preceding sub-heading) found not to
be in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation
694