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The tenants were rehoused by the Council and the houses were demolished in
1962.
No. 9, Lodge Lane, N.12.
A Closing Order was made and confirmed by the Council in 1961 and the
occupant was rehoused by the Council in an old person's flatlet during 1962.
Nos. 1 & 2, Fleming Cottages, Great North Road, N.2, and No. 38, Lichfield
Grove, N.3.
These houses were dealt with informally during 1961 when demolition was
secured by consultation with the owners.
No. 1303, High Road, N.20.
A Closing Order was made and confirmed in 1962 and the occupants were
subsequently rehoused by the Council.
Alpha Cottage, Minerva Cottage, Ivy House, Stanley Villa, Hillside Cottage,
Rose Villa, Cherry Tree Cottage, 8, Cherry Tree Hill, 1, Dixey Cottages,
2, Dixey Cottages, Great North Road, N.2 (10 houses).
A survey of these premises was made and details thereof together with the
official representations were prepared ready for submission to the Public Health Committee
early in the new year.
Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1958—Section 43
This Section deals with the power of local authorities to make advances to any
person for the purpose of:—
(a) acquiring houses;
(b) constructing houses;
(c) converting into houses buildings which have been acquired by those
persons or acquiring buildings and converting them into houses;
(d) altering, enlarging, repairing or improving houses;
whether the houses or buildings are within or without the district of the authority or
council.
One hundred and seventy-four enquiries were dealt with regarding premises which
were the subject of applications for advances under this Section.
Rent Act, 1957
This Act came into operation on the 6th July, 1957, and since this date the number
of applications for certificates of disrepair has continued to decrease, as will be seen
below.
1957 (approximate 6 months) 60 applications
1958 50 applications
1959 14 applications
1960 8 applications
1961 3 applications
1962 Nil
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