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existence of the defects the Committee visited and inspected
the house in question. In such cases, if convinced
of the serious condition of the premises, a Closing Order
was usually made.
The following were the chief requirements demanded of
the owner for putting premises into sanitary condition:—
Remedying dampness, concreting sites, providing damp-
proof courses and dry areas.
Providing sub-soil drainage, re-roofing, improving sanitary
arrangements, providing adequate water-supplies,
remedying dilapidated conditions of structure.
One house was dealt with under Section 15 which requires
a house of a certain rental to be kept by the owner in all
respects reasonably fit for human habitation.
The following table summarises the action taken: —
Number of houses inspected re Housing and
Town Planning Act 5489
Dwelling houses considered on inspection to be in
a state so dangerous or injurious to health as to
be unfit for human habitation 52
Number of representations made to Borough
Council under Section 17 (2) with a view to
making of closing orders 52
Number of closing orders made 14
Number of dwelling houses remedied without
making closing order 26
Number of dwelling houses put into fit state for
human habitation after making closing order 4
The following are the houses referred to in the above
table:—