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HOUSING ACT, 1961.
One of the most important provisions of this legislation is the
power given to local authorities to deal with houses in multiple
occupation, and action was taken in this respect during the year.
HOUSE PURCHASE AND HOUSING ACT, 1959.
This Act deals with financial assistance towards the provision
of five basic housing improvements, namely, a bath or shower, a
wash-hand basin, a water closet, a hot water system, and a food
store.
There is also a Discretionary Grant Scheme for a wider range
of improvements and conversions.
Many inspections are necessary in connection with these provisions,
and during the year 920 visits to premises were made by
the Inspectorial staff.
RENT ACT 1957
No. of applications received for Certificates of Disrepair 10
No. of undertakings received from landlords 6
No. of Certificates of Disrepair issued 3
No. of applications for cancellation of Certificates of Disrepair
received from landlords —
No. of objections to cancellations received from tenants —
No. of Certificates of Disrepair cancelled —
No. of Certificates as to Remedying of Defects which the
Landlord has Undertaken to Remedy:
Issued to tenants —
Issued to landlords 4
HOUSING ACT, 1964.
The above Act came into operation during the year.
Part 1 deals with assistance for Housing Societies providing
housing accommodation.
Part 2 deals with compulsory improvements of dwellings
to provide standard amenities.
Part 3 deals with assistance for improvement of dwellings.
Part 4 deals with houses in multiple occupation.
A survey of the district for the implementation of some of the
provisions will be necessary.