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Dampness.
There was dampness of walls in 552 cases, due to
various causes, porosity of bricks, aspect of walls, condition
of pointing, leaky gutters and down-pipes, and
absence of proper damp-proof courses.
Yard Paving.
In 389 houses the yard paving was absent or broken
and dilapidated.
Refuse Disposal.
In 376 houses there was a lack of a proper sanitary
dustbin. Notices to provide these are served on all
owners.
Other Defects.
In 830 houses some defect other than those mentioned
was found. Dilapidated walls and ceilings,
broken floors, absence of lain-water gutters, defective
roofs, and broken window and door frames.
Where inspection revealed defects, informal notices
were served in the first instance, detailing the defects
found, and asking the owner to have these remedied. In
450 cases this resulted in the work being done. Where
nothing was done, notices under Section 28 of the Housing
and Town Planning Act, 1919, were served where
the conditions required it, and in all 138 such notices
were served. Three owners served notices of their intention
to close the premises on the Council—in two cases
1 house each, the other referring to 9 cottages. The
Council appealed to the Ministry of Health, and the
matter was under consideration at the close of the year.
In 43 cases the work had been completed, in 21 it
was in hand, but in 74 nothing had been done.