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(c) How far defects are due to 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) 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 the 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.
II. Unhealthy Areas.
Information as to complaints received or representations
made and action taken in regard to unhealthy
areas, under Part II. of the Housing Act of
1925.
Nil.