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reorganisation of London Government, that Act was repealed
and the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act, 1960,
was extended to apply to London.
Mobile and temporary homes provided on open sites by the
Greater London Council are exempt from the licensing requirements
of the Act.
During the year, two caravan sites containing a total of twelve
dwellings were licensed.
Rent Act, 1957
This Act provides, amongst other things, for the issue by the
Council of certificates of disrepair to tenants of controlled dwelling
houses which are considered to be in disrepair by reason of defects
which ought reasonably to be remedied, having regard to the age,
character and locality of the dwelling. There is also provision for
the issue, by landlords, of undertakings to remedy such defects.
The following is a summary of action taken in this connection
during the year :—
Applications for certificates of disrepair received 7
Certificates of disrepair refused —
Decisions to issue certificates of disrepair 9
Certificates of disrepair issued 8
Undertakings received from landlords 9
Application for certificates re undertakings received from
landlords 12
Certificates re undertakings issued to landlords 13
Applications for cancellation of certificates of disrepair
received 14
Certificates of disrepair cancelled 12
Housing Accommodation Applications
Applications made to the Council are normally dealt with by the
Housing Manager who refers to me those cases in which the application
is based wholly or partly on health grounds. These cases
include applications for transfer from Council tenants. Any case
involving some special feature concerning the Health Department
(e.g. fitness of basement rooms) is also referred to me.
During the year 1,215 applications were considered for eligibility
for additional points on health grounds in accordance with the
Council's points scheme. A further 213 recommendations were
made in respect of Council tenants who requested transfer to more
suitable alternative accommodation on health grounds.