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Unfit Dwelling-houses Closed or Demolished.
The following unfit dwelling-houses were dealt with
during the year :—
Cambridge Cottage, King Street, N.2.
This house was closed as a result of formal action under
the Housing Acts and the work of demolition had been commenced
at the end of the year.
Green Man Cottage, High Road, N.2.
49, Gainsborough Road, N.i2.
These houses were closed voluntarily by the owners,
and the Green Man Cottage was subsequently demolished.
1, Prospect Place, N.2.
Representation was made to the owner to the effect
that this house was unfit for human habitation. Certain
repairs were carried out and Nos. 1 and 2, Prospect Place
were converted into one dwelling-house.
Dwelling over Coach-house, Berwick House, Oak
Lane, N.2.
The owner of this house, which became vacant, undertook
not to permit it to be again used for human habitation.
The building has since been converted into a garage.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
The number of houses let in lodgings on the register
is 75, there being 3 additions during the year.
The premises have been inspected and the necessary
action taken to ensure compliance with the byelaws.
One exceptionally large house at North Finchley, which
until recently accommodated a number of different families,
has been demolished and the site cleared for new development.
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