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Doors and frames repaired or renewed 12
Windows repaired 27
Stair treads and balusters repaired 14
Fireplaces repaired or renewed 4
Drains cleared 23
Drains repaired or reconstructed 24
Inspection chambers repaired or reconstructed 14
Soil or vent pipes repaired or renewed 6
Gullies, channels and fenders repaired or renewed 7
Water Closet pans, fittings, repaired or renewed 28
Sinks, waste pipes, etc., repaired or renewed 18
Storage cisterns, cleaned, repaired or renewed 6
Water services, repaired, renewed or re-instated 5
Dustbins renewed 11
Refuse accumulations removed 11
Animals and fowls: nuisance from improper keeping 12
HOUSING.
Eighteen houses were demolished by the owners during the year. Fifteen
houses formed one terrace and as these houses have become vacant, over several
years now, they have remained closed. The other three houses were demolished
consequent upon Demolition Orders made in the previous year. Two Demolition
Orders were made but not carried out during the year, two Closing Orders were
made, demolition being impracticable for the time being.
The Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954, permitted owners to increase
standard rents of houses subject to conditions. In the event of dispute over
certain matters, the tenant may apply to the Council for a Certificate of
Disrepair which, if issued, enables the tenant to withhold the rent increase.
Many enquiries ..ere made both by landlords and tenants, but only three
applications '.ere made for Certificates and these could not be reported upon to
the Council before the end of the year.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. 1976.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE. INVESTIGATION AMD DISINFECTION.
Investigations have been carried out of the more important cases of
infectious disease listed in the Medical Officer of Health's Report, and twentytwo
premises were disinfected.
Where necessary, bedding is taken for disinfection to the Barnet General
Hospital under arrangements made with the Barnet Group Hospital Management
Committee.
One hundred and twenty-two library books ere disinfected before return to
libraries.