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Closing Order should be made instead. The Closing Order was made and has been
included in the following figures. Most of the tenants from the 16 flats
concerned have been rehoused.
Individual Unfit Premises
Nine Notices under Section 9 of the Housing Act 1957, requiring repairs
to unfit houses were served during the year.
Closing Orders were made in respect of 18 underground rooms and 8 entire
houses during the year.
During the same period nine Orders were determined, the premises having
been made fit.
Legal proceedings were instituted in respect of contraventions of three
Closing Orders and resulted in the defendants incurring penalties and costs
totalling £145.
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 existing number of Management
Orders to 168. Generally compliance with the Housing (Management of Houses
in Multiple Occupation) Regulations 1962, was secured as a result of informal
action. Two Management Orders were revoked and others have been withdrawn as
the houses were demolished. Legal proceedings were instituted for contravention
of a Management Order and resulted in penalties and costs amounting to £80.
Directions
During the year 125 Directions were given and there are now 2,160 houses
in the Borough which are subject to Directions. Directions in respect of five
houses were varied so as to Increase the number of individuals and/or households
who could occupy the houses concerned, the owners having provided additional
amenities.
During the year two Directions were revoked and many were withdrawn as the
houses concerned had been demolished.
Provision of Amenities
During the year 31 Notices were served under Section 15 of the Housing
Act 1961, as extended by Section 67 of the Housing Act 1964, for works to
render properties suitable for occupation by a smaller number of individuals
and households than the number accommodated at that time on the premises.