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Overcrowding
Number of families known to be statutorily overcrowded
on the 1st January, 1949 159
New cases recorded during 1949 65
Number abated 70
Number outstanding on the 31st December, 1949 154
Three hundred and eighty-four visits were made to
inspect the accommodation occupied by applicants for
re-housing and all information likely to be of value in
determining the relative priority of these families was
passed on to the Housing Department.
Houses Unfit for Human Habitation
2 Granville Road, N.12
An application was made to the County Court to rescind a
Demolition Order made in connection with this house, because the
owner had given an undertaking to carry out the works necessary
to render the house fit. The application was granted and the Order
was quashed on payment of £4 4s. costs to the Council. The house
was rendered fit.
357 Regents Park Road, N.3
In 1948 the part of these premises which was used for human
habitation was represented as being unfit. A Closing Order was
made, the tenant found other accommodation and the owner
undertook not to re-let the premises for human habitation.
54 Alexandra Grove, N.12
The basement flat of this house was found to be incapable
of repair at reasonable cost, and a Closing Order was served
upon the owner. The flat was occupied by two families comprising
four adults and seven children. Difficulty was experienced in finding
alternative accommodation for the occupants and at the end of
the year the notices to quit served upon the occupiers had not
been complied with.
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