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2. Inspection of Dwelling-Houses during the Year
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 965
(b) Number of inspections made for the'purpose 3334
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
sub-head (1) above) which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 and 1932 126
(b) Numbsr of inspections made for the purpose 1155
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a
state so dangerous or injurious to health as
to be unfit for human habitation 4
(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of
those referred to under the preceding subhead)
found not to be in all respects reasonably
fit for human habitation 284
Note. This figure includes all houses where defects were found, including
these which were inspected and recorded under the Housing Act, 1936.
3. Remedy of Defects during the Year without
Service of Formal Notices :
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit
in consequence of informal action by the Local
Authority or their officers 217
4. Action Under Statutory Powers during the Year :
A. Proceedings under Section 9, 10 and 16 of the
Housing Act, 1936:
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring repairs 7
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were
rendered fit after service of formal notices:
(a) By owners 2
(b) By Local Authority in default of owners 1
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