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During the year the Committee considered applications for the renewal of the licences
of the common lodging houses at 60, King's Road and 15 & 16, Litcham Street.
The premises at 60, King's Road were inspected and found to he satisfactory and to
comply with the regulations. The licence was therefore renewed for the year ending June,
1934.
With regard to 15 & 16, Litcham Street, notices were served to carry out certain work
which had not been fully complied with. The licencee was interviewed and upon the required
work being satisfactorily carried out the licence was renewed for the year ending 30th June,
1934.
Canal Boats Acts.
Under the Canal Boats (Amendment) Regulations, 1925, the responsibility for maintaining
a canal boat in a habitable condition is now placed upon the owner, instead of the
master.
A weekly inspection of the canal and wharves has been made by Inspector Auger.
RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST RESTRICTIONS ACTS, 1920-1933.
During the year 23 applications were received from tenants for certificates and in
21 cases certificates were granted, specifying the work required to be executed in order
to put the houses into a good and tenantable state of repair.
In accordance with Section 5 of the Act of 1923, 8 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 seven cases the "release" certificate was granted.
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)) 247 flats
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts: —
(i) By the Local Authority -
(ii) By other bodies or persons 57
1. Inspection of dwelling-housrs.
Inspection—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing
defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) 2383
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 12026
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses included under sub-head (1)
above which were inspected and recorded under the
Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 and 1932 1119
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 6527