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Ten cases remedied. In one of tbese, proceedings were
instituted against the occupier, resulting in an order being
made with costs of £1.
III. Fitness of Houses.
(1) (a) General standard of housing in the district:
As already stated,the general standard is unsatisfactory.
(b) General character of defects found to exist in unfit
houses:
Dampness due to want of proper damp-proofing,
inadequate lighting and ventilation and general
dilapidation are the main defects found.
(c) How far defects are due to the lack of proper
management and supervision by owners:
The defects found are in the main, due to owners
neglecting to have repairs carried out.
(2) Action taken as regards unfit houses under:
(a) Public Health Acts See appendices.
(b) Housing Acts ,,
(3) Difficulties in remedying unfitness, special measures
taken and any suggestions in the matter:
Principal difficulty is absence of suitable accommodation
for families displaced by closing or demolition
of unfit houses. Landlords give the price of
materials and cost of labour as reasons for delay
or neglect in the repair of repairable houses.
(4) Conditions, so far as they affect housing, as regards
water supply, closet accommodation and refuse
disposal, together with measures taken during the
year in these matters:
Water supply is on the whole satisfactory.
Closet accommodation is generally adequate, but
defective apparatus is frequently complained of,
whilst in the outlying parts of the district are
some houses not yet connected with the general
sewerage system.
Refuse disposal:—a weekly collection is made.