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Rent Act, 1957
The following action was taken under the Act during 1961:
Part I Applications for Certificates of Disrepair
(1) Number of applications for certificates 19
(2) Number of decisions not to issue certificates
(3) Number of decisions to issue certificates
(a) in respect of some but not all defects 10
(b) in respect of all defects 9
(4) Number of undertakings given by landlords under
paragraph 5 of the First Schedule 9
(5) Number of undertakings refused by Local Authority under
proviso to paragraph 5 of the First Schedule
(6) Number of certificates issued 10
Part II - Applications for Cancellation of Certificates
(7) Number of applications by landlords to Local Authority
for cancellation of certificates 15
(8) Number of objections by tenants to cancellation of
certificates 1
(9) Number of decisions by Local Authority to cancel in
spite of tenant's objection
(10) Number of certificates cancelled by Local Authority 12
In addition to the above, fifteen applications were received
from landlords and tenants for certificates as to remedying, or
failing to remedy, the defects set out on the undertaking given by
the landlord. Of the fifteen applications, thirteen certificates
were issued and the remainder (2) were not granted.
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the above
premises, the following works were carried out:
Butchers - Cleansings, 11; Accumulations removed, 2; New bins
provided, 7; W.C's repaired and cleansed, 1; Other improvements, 16;
Floors repaired and ventilated, 1.
Bakers - Cleansings, 4; Floors repaired, 2; Other improvements, 7
Fishmongers - Cleansings, 1; Accumulations removed, 3; Other
improvements, 3.
Cafes and Caterers - Cleansings, 35; Floors repaired, 4; Kitchen
light and ventilation improved. 3; Other improvements. 31.
Grocers Store rooms cleansed. 7; Washing accommodation improved
4; Other improvements, 18.
Greengrocers Store rooms cleansed, 10; Washing accommodation
improved, 1; Other improvements, 10.
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors Cleansings, 3; Improvements,
3;