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In no instance has legal proceedings been instituted although
occasionally much pressure has to be brought to bear on the
dilitary owner.
The requirements set nut in the County " House Inspection Report "
having regard to applications under Section 2, Sub Section 2,
Increase of Rent (Restrictions) Act, 1920 as follows—
Standard of Construction of house reasonably fit for human
habitation.
Free from serious dampness and having efficient through
ventilation and satislactory lighting.
Adequate sanitary arrangements and cleaning facilities for
each family. Efficient drainage and suitable arrangements for
the disposal of slop water, ashes, etc.
Good general repair.
A special "Form of Notice" was drafted to deal with the
numerous Sanitary Surveys, which were requested by occupiers,
who on the payment of one shilling were under the impression
the Local Authority could enforce re-decoration and painting
throughout, and have new kitcheners and coppers installed.
The receipt by a tenant of the owner's notice to Increase the Rent
in the majority of cases prompted them to call in the Sanitary
Inspector, to get something done as a quid-pro-quo.
The result of these inspections brought to light many
conditions which are attributal to the lack of care and interest,
by tenants, with regard to Sanitary and other fitments provided
for their use. The most serious being the state of w.c. pans and
traps, these are extensively fouled by urinary deposits and in
some instances the incrustation is so thick that frequent blockage
of the trap occurs. Sink waste pipes and gullies are found thick
with foul deposits of grease and soapy matter.
Tenants do not appreciate the necessity of keeping the w.c.
pan and trap free from such deposits. Neither has it been found
the practice to systematically cleanse the house gullies.