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dealt with in most cases by the repair or reconstruction of defective
sewers, drains and sanitary fittings, under the supervision of the
Sanitary Inspectors.
In 19 cases it was necessary to serve notices under the Act upon
the occupiers of the land or premises.
One house was cleared under the agreement with Messrs.
Howard & Son (Rat-catchers), under the supervision of the
Council's Sanitary Staff.
Six thousand, one hundred and eight poison baits and
300 varnish traps were provided and laid down under the supervision
of the Sanitary Inspectors. Ferrets on occasions have been
used. By these means 239 premises have been effectively cleared of
rats and 10 premises were under observation and treatment at the
end of the year.
Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts, 1920 and 1923.
The number of certificates granted under the Increase of Rent
and Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts during the year was 3.
In 1 case the work required on the notice was carried out. in another
the work necessary to make the premises fit for habitation was in
progress at the end of the year, and in the third case the tenancy
terminated and the premises became unoccupied.
Housing (Consolidated) Regulations, 1925.
House-to-House Inspection.
The inspections required to support the clearance schemes in
several districts of the Borough have interfered very largely with
the work of making house-to-house inspections under these
Regulations.
The number of houses inspected during the year was 110, and
in 16 of these houses nuisances requiring the service of notices under
the Public Health (London) Act were discovered. In 67 houses
action is contemplated under the Housing Act either for demolition
or reconditioning.
Dangerous Structures.
Complaints of alleged dangerous structures at 299 premises
were forwarded to the London County Council during the year.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
There is only one factory in the Borough where rag flock is
manufactured. Twelve inspections were made during the year, and
the conditions were found to be satisfactory.
Three samples of flock in course of manufacture were taken
from this factory during the year. On examination, the samples
proved to be satisfactory.