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In addition particulars as to properties were supplied in five
cases in which mortgages were being arranged under the Housing Act,
1949 in respect of the purchase of small dwellings.
This reduction from 233 in the previous year was due to the
credit squeeze.
Improvement Grants—Housing Acts, 1949/1957
Enquiries as to improvement grants were received principally
from owner-occupiers of dwelling houses. Grants for the improvement
of housing accommodation were approved in respect of 8
applications, the cost of the work amounting in the aggregate to
£2,391 3s. Od.
Improvement grants amounting to £1,195 11s. 6d. were granted.
RENT ACT, 1957
The following gives details of action during the year:—
Number of enquiries (G Forms issued) 183
Applications for Certificate of Disrepair 46
Undertakings received after a "Notice of Intention
to Serve Certificate of Disrepair" 36
Certificates of Disrepair issued 14
Cancellation of Certificate of Disrepair (after work
completed to satisfaction of tenant)
Certificate of Disrepair issued after owner had failed
to comply with undertaking given to occupier 5
A visit by a Public Health Inspector was made to the houses
of 183 occupiers asking for "G" forms to offer advice on their
completion.
Revisits are made after application for cancellation has been
received from the owner.
Default Action
In 21 instances it was necessary to report to the Council where
owners of properties had not carried out the requirements of notices
served within the time specified.
The works were carried out by the owners, in each case later
before legal proceedings were instituted.
Repairs were carried out by the Corporation at 31 prermses in
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