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Of these notices, 95 related to ordinary nuisances (dirt, dampness, etc.), 17
to verminous rooms, 3 to drains, 1 to water supply in tenement houses, 19 to
insufficient dust bins, three to insufficient w.c. accommodation, 1 to underground
rooms, and 3 to houses let in lodgings.
The 17 notices respecting verminous rooms were served under powers contained
in the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1922, and referred to
35 rooms.
In 2,470 cases the nuisances were abated by the persons responsible for their
removal after receipt of a preliminary (intimation) notice advising them of the
existence of the defect. In one instance there was failure to carry out works after
receipt of statutory notice and legal proceedings were instituted.
Details of this case will be found under the heading "Legal Proceedings in
connection with nuisances."