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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 (33 beds for women) and 15 & 16, Litcham
Street (45 beds for men).
The premises at 60, King's Road were inspected and found to be satisfactory and to
comply with the regulations. The licence was therefore renewed for the year ending June,
1935.
With regard to 15 & 16, Litcham Street, the licence was renewed for the year ending
30th June, 1935, but on the 7th August, 1934, the premises were sold to the St. Pancras House
Improvement Society, who are using the houses for decanting purposes.
32 visits were made during the year to those common lodging houses.
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 was formerly made by Inspector Auger,
and upon his retirement (30th June) this duty was transferred to the District Sanitary
Inspectors concerned.
RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST RESTRICTIONS ACTS, 1920.1933.
During the year 20 applications were received from tenants for certificates and in every
case 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, six 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 five 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.
REMOVAL OF AGED, DISEASED OR INFIRM PERSONS.
Section 28 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1928, authorises the
removal to a home or institution of certain aged, diseased or infirm persons living under
insanitary conditions.
During the year three persons were dealt with, two of whom were husband and wife
living together.