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This cottage was vacated and a formal undertaking was
given by the owners that the premises would not be used
again for human habitation.
7, Rustic Cottages, Dunger Place, N.12
Ivy Cottage, Dollis Road, N.3.
Onlev Lodge, Prospect Place, N.2.
Consequent upon representations made by the department
to the owners, the above-named dwelling-houses were
voluntarily closed and demolished.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
Eighteen houses were found to come within the scope
of the byelaws with respect to Houses let in Lodgings.
These were reported upon, the necessary particulars,
obtained, and the premises duly registered.
The number of houses on the register at the end of the
year was 64.
These premises have been inspected and, where necessary,
measurements of the rooms have been checked with a
view to the prevention of overcrowding.
A considerable number of defects have been discovered
and dealt with and a number of improvements have been
carried out, particularly in regard to the provision of water
supplies and sinks on the upper floors, the provision of food
stores, etc.
In several instances, following registration, the number
of families in occupation of the houses has been reduced.
No fresh cases of overcrowding were recorded, in two
instances overcrowding was abated, and at the end of the
year one case was outstanding.
Common Lodging Houses.
There are no common lodging houses in the district.
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