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(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding subhead) found
not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human
habitation 31
2. Remedy of Defects During the Quarter Without Service of Formal
Notices.
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in
consequence of informal action by the Local
Authority or their officers 10
3. Action under Statutory Powers During the Quarter.
A. Proceedings under sections 17, 18 and 23 of the
Housing Act, 1930:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring repairs 4
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were
rendered fit after service of formal notices:—
(a) By owners 4
(b) By Local Authority in default of
owners 0
B. Proceedings under Public Health Acts:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring defects
to be remedied 2
(2) Number of dwelling-houses in which defects
were remedied after service of formal
notices:—
(a) By owners 2
(b) By Local Authority in default of owners 0
C. Proceedings under section 19 and 21 of the Housing Act,
1930:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which Demolition Orders were made 1
(2) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in
pursuance of Demolition Orders 0
D. Proceedings under section 20 of the Housing
Act, 1930 0
4. Number of New Houses Erected During the Quarter.
A. Total 116
(1) By the Local Authority 0
(2) By other bodies and persons 116
B. With State assistance under the Housing Acts 0
Note: Six houses in Sunnings Lane being erected by the Romford
Rural District Council were taken over by Hornchurch Urban District
Council who issued certificates.
Inspection and Supervision of Food.
Routine inspections continued during the quarter and there were
no unusual features to record.