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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Hillingdon 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]

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During the year 67 new cases of multiple occupation were discovered. 67 notices of "Intentions
to serve directions" and 67 directions were served. Satisfactory means of escape in case of fire were
required in 16 cases. Thirty-two prosecutions were taken for the contravention of directions and
convictions were obtained in each case.
Common Lodging Houses
There is no common lodging house in the Borough at the present time.
CERTIFICATE OF DISREPAIR—RENT ACT 1957
No applications for these certificates have been received, neither was any other action necessary
under the Rent Act 1957 to revoke any existing certificates. In future if a tenant who has agreed to a
fair rent subsequently becomes dissatisfied with the state of disrepair of a dwellinghouse and the
defects cannot be remedied by any action from this department, he may apply to the rent officer
for a rent adjustment.

Table: Unfit Houses made Fit

Unfit Houses made Fit

After informal action by Local Authority by owner
After formal notice under Section 9(1) and 16(1), Housing Act, 1957:
(a) by owner
(b) by local authority
After formal notice under Public Health Acts
Previously included in a clearance order which has been or will be modified or revoked under Section 24, Housing Act, 1961
Previously included in a demolition order which has or will be revoked under Section 24, Housing Act, 1957
Previously included in a closing order which has or will be determined under Section 27, Housing Act, 19574

Table: Other Houses in which Defects were Remedied

Other Houses in which Defects were Remedied

After formal notice under Public Health Acts9
After formal action under Section 9(1 A), Housing Act, 1957: (a) by owner10
(b) by local authority—
After informal action by local authority381