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In accordance with Section 5 of the Act, 18 applications were made by landlords for
the "release" of certificates previously granted to their tenants, the necessary work to the
premises having been carried out. In 17 cases the "release" certificate was granted.
The nature of the work specified on the certificates embraced such items as repairing,
cleansing, and decorating the walls and ceilings, and, in addition, many items not ordinarily
dealt with by the sanitary inspectors, e.g., repair of chimney flues, stoves, mantel boards, staircase
rails and balusters, door furniture, window fasteners, floor boards, cupboard doors, etc.
In the majority of cases where an examination of premises for the purpose of issuing a
certificate under the Act was made by an inspector, opportunity was also taken of serving,
where applicable, Intimation Notices on the owners for the abatement of nuisances or for
remedying breaches under the Public Health (London) Act, the London County Council
(General Powers) Acts, Bye-laws, etc.
Section IV.—HOUSING.
The following particulars concerning the number of new houses and flats erected during
the year, and details of the work carried out with reference to existing houses (under the
Housing Act and Public Health Acts), are given in the following form in accordance with the
requirements of the Ministry of Health:—
Number of new houses erected during the year :—
(a) Total (including number given separately under (b)) 155 flats
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts:—
(i) By the Local Authority 39
(ii) By other bodies or persons 116
1. Unfit duelling-houses.
Inspection—(1) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing
defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) 4062
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were inspected and recorded under
the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 880
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so dangerous
or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation —
(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those referred to under
the preceding sub-head) found not to be in all respects reasonably
fit for human habitation 1353
2. Remedy of defects without Service of formal Notices.
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in consequence of
informal action (intimation only) by the Local Authority or their
Officers 2782
3. Action under Statutory Powers.
A.—Proceedings under Section 3 of the Housing Act, 1925.
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which notices were served
requiring repairs 270
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were rendered fit after service of
formal notices:—
(a) By owners 202
(b) By Local Authority in default of owners 1