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(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those referred
to under the preceding sub-head) found not to be in
all respects reasonably fit for human habitation 2,402
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 1,913
Action under Statutory Powers during the Year.
(A) Proceedings under sections 17, 18 and 23 of the Housing
Act, 1930:
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring repairs 180
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were rendered
fit after service of formal notices:—
(a) By owners 228†
(b) By local authority in default of owners 3
†Including premises in respect of which notices were served in 1933.
(B) Proceedings under Public Health Acts:
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring defects to be
remedied 56*
(2) Number of dwelling-houses in which defects were
remedied after service of formal notices:—
(a) By owners 58
(b) By local authority in default of owners 1
(c) By local authority at request of owners 8
*Included in this figure are 4 houses in respect of which notices were
also served under Section 17 of the Housing Act, 1930. In 1 instance
notices under 2 different sections of the Public Health Acts were
served on the same premises.