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(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state
so dangerous or injurious to health as to be
unfit for human habitation 8
(N.B.—These comprise individual unfit houses)
(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-head)
found not to be in all respects reasonably fit
for human habitation 1,124
II.—Remedy of Defects During the Year Without Service
of Formal Notices:—
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit
in consequence of informal action by the Local
Authority or their Officers 1,084
III.—Action Under Statutory Powers During the Year:—
A. Proceedings under Sections 9, 10, and 16 of the
Housing Act, 1936:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring repairs Nil
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were
rendered fit after service of formal notices:—
(a) By owners Nil
(b) By Local Authority in default of owners Nil
(c) Withdrawn—premises vacated and undertaking
not to allow future occupation Nil
B. Proceedings under the Public Health Acts:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring defects to
be remedied 180
(2) Number of dwelling-houses in which defects
were remedied after service of formal
notices:—
(a) By owners 181
(b) By Local Authority in default of owners Nil