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of the dwelling-house requires to use in connection with his occupation
of the dwelling-house is also in good repair,
SECTION 49 (Interpretation of Part II) gives the following definitions
"Good Repair", in relation to any premises, means that having regard to
the age, character and locality of the premises, they are in good
repair both as respects structure and as respects decoration.
"Repair" includes maintenance, but does not include improvement or structural
alteration or the provision of additional or improved fixtures or
fittings, and "repairs" shall be construed accordingly,
SECTION 26 (Issue and revocation of Certificates of Disrepair)
(a) Applications for certificates of disrepair
A total of 264 applications (six related to "old control" premises)
for certificates of disrepair were received and 60 were outstanding from the
previous year. Certificates to the number of 293 were granted. Twelve
applications were refused because the condition of the premises did not justify
the issue of a certificate, and in 16 instances the tenants withdrew their
applications for various reasons. Three applications were outstanding at the
end of the year.
(b) Applications for revocation of certificates of disrepair
Of the 209 applications for revocation of certificates of disrepair
173 were granted, 23 refused, and thirteen were outstanding at the end of the
year.
The following is a summary of action taken under the Housing Act, 1936.
the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1953, and the Housing
Repairs and Rents Act, 1954,
Housing Act, 1936
SECTION 4. Failure to include prescribed information in rent books,
warning notices served 8
SECTION 11 (and Sections 10 and 11 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act, 1953)
Demolition Orders made 6
Houses demolished 4
Undertakings
(a) undertakings to render premises fit for human habitation
accepted by Council in lieu of making Demolition Orders 3
(b) premises made fit in pursuance of undertaking 1
Closing Orders made 8
Closing Orders determined 2
SECTION 12
Closing Orders made 34
(a) Underground Rooms 33
(b) Parts of Premises 1
Undertaking to render premises fit for human habitation accepted in
lieu of making Closing Order 1
SECTION 25
Areas represented 3
Number of houses therein 12