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(3) Difficulty 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.
(3) 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, hut
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.
II. Unhealty Areas.
Information as to complaints received or representations
made and action taken in regard to unhealthy areas,
under Part I. or Part II. of the Housing Act of
1890:
Nil.
III. Bye-laws relating to houses, houses let in lodgings,
tents, vans, sheds, etc.
(1) As to working of existing Bye-laws :
For reasons given elsewhere it has been impracticable
to maintain the inspection of houses let in lodgings,
etc. Probably many houses are now technically
houses let in lodgings owing to the abnormal
housing conditions, but are not on the register.