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HOUSING
Housing Act 1957
Nine Clearance Areas were declared, involving 105houses and 123 families
comprising 310 persons.
During the year the following Compulsory Purchase Orders were confirmed
without modification by the Secretary of State for the Department of Environment:
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London Borough of Hackney (Chapel Buildings) C.P.O. 1971
London Borough of Hackney (Morpeth Grove) C.P.O. No. 1 1971
London Borough of Hackney (St. Agatha's Square) C.P.O. 1972
The following Compulsory Purchase Orders were confirmed with modifications:-
London Borough of Hackney (Oldhill Street) C.P.O. 1971
London Borough of Hackney (Efcurstowe Road) C.P.O. Nos. 1 & 2 1971
Indi vi dual Unfit Premises
The increase in the value of house property has meant that in many
cases the cost of work necessary to render unfit houses or parts of houses
fit for human habitation was not unreasonable in relation to the enhanced
valuation figures.
As a result the alternative of serving notices under Section 9 of the
Housing Act, 1957, for work to be carried out to render premises fit for
human habitation has been used rather than taking the action for demolition
or closure of properties.
Sixteen Closing Orders were made in respect of whole houses during the
year.
Two Demolition Orders were also made.
Closing Orders were made in respect of 96 rooms, including 59 underground
rooms. During the year 10 Orders were determined, thepremises having
been made fit. Legal proceedings were instituted in respect of a Contravention
of a Closing Order and resulted in the defendant incurring penalties and
costs totalling £8.
Nineteen Notices under Section 9 were served during the year.
Housing Act 1961
Management Orders
Management Orders were made in respect of 12 houses where proper
standards of management had not been maintained, bringing the total number
of Management Orders made by the Council to 172. Generally, compliance with
the Housing (Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation) Regulations 1962,
were secured as a result of informal action. Two Management Orders were
revoked.