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(c) Proceedings under Sections 11 and 13 of the
Housing Act 1936
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which demolition orders were made Nil
(2) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in
pursuance of demolition orders Nil
(d) Proceedings under Section 12 of the Housing
Act, 1936:—
(1) Number of separate tenements or underground
rooms in respect of which Closing
Orders were made Nil
(2) Number of separate tenements or underground
rooms in respect of which Closing
Orders were determined, the tenement or
room having been rendered fit Nil
IV.—Housing Act, 1936. Part IV—Overcrowding :—
Owing to the destruction of premises by enemy action and the
movement of occupants rendered homeless, it has not been possible
to furnish reliable information with regard to overcrowding.
Housing Act, 1936.
Information regarding 104 houses and 109 flats was
supplied in connection with the " permitted number of persons "
in dwellings under the Act.
Repair of Unfit Houses.
In eight instances it was found necessary to take legal proceedings
for non-compliance with a notice served to remedy a
nuisance in accordance with the Public Health Act, 1936 :—
30, Norman Road 2S. 0d. professional costs. 10s. Court
costs each house. Order 3 months.
34, „
1, Denmark Villas, 20s, fine on each house. Order 14 days.
2, ,,
21, Manby Road 10s. 6d. costs. Order 28 days.
23, „ 10s. 6d. costs. Order 28 days.
12, Toronto Road 21s. costs. l1s. Court costs. Order
1 month.