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Overcrowding
Number of overcrowded families on the 1st January, 1948 146
New cases recorded during 1948 71
Number abated 58
Number outstanding on the 31st December, 1948 159
Houses Unfit for Human Habitation
19 and 21 Market Place, N.2
These houses which were found to be unfit and incapable of
repair at reasonable cost were purchased by your Council and the
tenants rehoused. These premises were demolished during the year.
21 and 23 Granville Road, N.12
The works of repair necessary to render the above houses fit
for human habitation were carried out by the Owner in accordance
with undertakings accepted by the Council.
2 Granville Road, N.12
A Demolition Order was made in connection with this house
towards the end of the year and an offer made by the Owners on
behalf of a prospective purchaser to render the house fit was being
considered by the Council. Application had been made to the
County Court to rescind the Demolition Order with a view to the
undertaking being accepted.
357 Regents Park Road, N.3
These premises, comprising business and living accommodation,
were found to be dangerous and incapable of being repaired
at reasonable cost. Representation was made with a view to closing
the portion used for human habitation.
7 The Mall, Ballards Lane, N.3
The above house was found to be unfit for habitation and
upon representation to the owners the house was rendered fit and
modernised, without resort to formal proceedings.
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