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Croydon 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The following table gives particulars as to Housing during
1935 under the headings prescribed by the Ministry of Health:-
| 1,—Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the year:— | |
|---|---|
| (1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) | 4,910 |
| (b) Number of inspections made for the purpose | 4,910 |
| (2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under sub-head (1) above) which were inspected and recorded under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 | 2,957 |
| (b) Number of inspections made for the purpose | 2,957 |
| (3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation | 57 |
| (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 | 3,062 |
| 2—Remedy of Defects during the year without service of Formal Notices:— | |
| Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in consequence of informal action by the Local Authority or their officers | 2,927 |
| 3—Action under Statutory Powers during the Year:— | |
| A. Proceedings under sections 17, 18 and 23 of the Housing Act, 1930:- | |
| (1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which notices were served requiring repairs | 322 |
| (2) Number of dwelling houses which were rendered fit after service of formal notices:— | |
| (a) By owners | †121 |
| (6) By local authority in default of owners | 20 |
| B. Proceedings under Public Health Acts:— | |
| (1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which notices were served requiring defects to be remedied | 130 |
| (2) Number of dwelling houses in which defects were remedied after service of formal notices:— | |
| (a) By owners | *81 |
| (b) By local authority in default of owners | Nil |
| C. Proceedings under sections 19 and 21 of the Housing Act, 1930:- | |
| (1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which Demolition Orders were made | 57 |
| (2) Number of dwelling houses demolished in pursuance of Demolition Orders | 68 |