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been observed, as set out in Chapter 4 of the Manual, where
it says—
"On the other hand, where a house is in such a condition
that within a few years it will probably have to
be demolished, or is in an area which will soon have to
be cleared or re-planned, large repairs or alterations of a
permanent nature are likely to be inexpedient, and it may
be well to accept work as will make the house habitable
for the time being. It would be unwise to require now
heavy expenditure which shortly might itself be a hindrance
to a more thorough treatment of bad conditions."