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Fitness of Houses—Contd.
(c) In a few cases defects are due to lack of proper
management, but generally owners are prepared to
carry out works as specified for the repair and
cleansing of houses; in some cases defects and
dilapidations which occur are due to careless
tenants, but not to any great extent in this District,
being more or less a town of recent development.
(2) General action taken as regards unfit houses
under :—
(a) The Public Health Acts, and (b) The Housing
Acts :—
No action taken other than the usual notices
served on owners for repairs and cleansing.
(3) No difficulties were encountered necessitating legal
action or special measures.
(4) The general conditions are fair as applying to the
sanitary circumstances. There is a public constant
supply of water to all houses in the District. Excepting
about 50 houses, all have water-closets. Pail
closets are dealt with by two weekly collections and
disposals.
4. Unhealthy Areas—
There is no unhealthy area scheduled in this District.
5. Bye-laws Relating to Houses, Houses Let in Lodgings, and
Tents, Vans and Sheds, etc. :—
The Bye-laws of the Council are enforced in this
District. New Bye-laws re tents, vans and sheds are
in course of preparation.
6. General and Miscellaneous—
The matters contained under this heading have been
dealt with by the Statutory Powers vested in the Council
through the Housing and Public Health Acts.
HOUSING STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1925.
Number of new houses erected during the year:—
(a) Total (including numbers given separately
under (b) 207