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Leyton 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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The landlord of a house was prosecuted for not complying
with the provisions of the Act inasmuch as a statement of the
"permitted number of persons" in relation to the house was not
inserted in the rent book, and the name and address of the Medical
Officer of Health and landlord was not inscribed therein. The
landlord was required to pay £1 Is. Od. costs.
Demolition.
In accordance with the provisions of the Housing Act, 1936,
the Local Sanitary Authority—acting on official representations
made by the Medical Officer of Health—has continued to deal with
the demolition and clearance of existing slum property in the area.
Scheduled for demolition in 1938, and not yet demolished.
9a and 10, Forest View.
99 and 101, Harrow Road.
35, Kingston Road.
Scheduled in 1937 and not yet demolished.
590, 592, 594 and 596, High Road, Leyton.
Scheduled in 1936; offers to carry out repairs accepted and repairs
completed in 1938.
15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29, Lansdowne Road.
Scheduled in 1938; offers to carry out repairs accepted.
103 and 105, Harrow Road.
An undertaking was accepted from the owners that the undermentioned
house would not be used for human habitation :
97, Harrow Road.
House-to-House Inspection.
The houses in the under-mentioned roads have been inspected
during the year :—
Argyle Street.
Cathall Road.
Chertsey Road.
Crescent Road.
Eatington Road.
Elsham Road.
Florence Road.
Fulready Road.
Goldsmith Road (part).