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many cases was the best solution and the occupiers were able
to make very pleasant and comfortable houses, which a landlord
could not economically do.
A number of houses which had been included in the list
of possible demolitions were in fact dealt with by way of
repair. Repair to Housing Act standard, however, did not
completely satisfy many tenants. What they needed were improved
amenities. The standard improvement grants can help
to provide these amenities but landlords have not so far taken
advantage of them.
Appeals were lodged against 15 notices served under the
Housing Act, 1957, but had not been determined by the end
of the year.
Informal Action
Number of unfit or defective houses rendered fit
during the period as a result of informal action by
the local authority 62
Action under Statutory Powers
Number of houses reported to Public Health Committee
with a view to service of formal notices 52
Number of formal notices served 28
Public Health Acts
Number of houses in which defects were remedied after
service of formal notices:—
(a) by owners 2
(b) by local authority in default of owners —
Housing Act, 1957
Number of houses made fit after service of formal
notices (Sections 9 and 16):—
(a) by owners 2
(b) by local authority in default of owners —
House Purchase and Housing Act, 1959—
Standard Improvement Grants
This Act came into operation on the 14th June and provided
for the payment of grants of half the cost of providing
standard amenities, subject to prescribed maxima, depending
upon the amenities already existing.
The standard amenities are (a) a fixed bath or shower in a
bathroom; (b) a wash-hand basin; (c) a hot water supply; (d)
a water closet in or contiguous to the dwelling; and (e) satisfactory
facilities for storing food.