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(2) Number of dwelling houses in which defects were remedied after
service of formal notices:—
(a) By Owners 373
(b) By Local Authority in default of owners —
(c) Proceedings under Sections 19 and 21 of the Housing Act, 1930:—
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which Demolition
Orders were made 10
(2) Number of dwelling houses demolished in pursuance of Demolition
Orders 7
(d) Proceedings under Section 20 of the Housing Act, 1930:—
(1) Number of separate tenements or underground rooms in respect
of which Closing Orders were made 1
(2) Number of separate tenements or underground rooms in respect
of which Closing Orders were determined, the tenement, or
room having been rendered fit
Inspection of Houses.—The systematic inspection of houses in the district
in accordance with the provisions of the Housing (Consolidated) Regulations, 1925,
was carried on during the year, and 1,008 houses were so surveyed. These figures,
although greater in number than those of the previous year, are less than the
average owing to the fact that the time of the Sanitary Inspectors was taken up
in dealing with unhealthy areas and with the overcrowding census, referred to
later in the report.
In tabular form, in Table No. 24, is shown a detailed statement of specific
action (except action taken in respect of clearance areas) taken under the Housing
Acts during the year.