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(4) Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-heading)
found not to be in all respects reasonably fit
for human habitation 528
2. Remedy of defects without service of Formal
Notices:—
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered fit in
consequence of informal action by the Local
Authority or their officers 287
3. Action under Statutory Power s: —
A.—Proceedings under Section 3 of the HousingAct,
1925: —
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring repairs 9
(2) Number of dwelling houses which were rendered
fit after service of formal notices:—
(a) by owners 24
(b) by Local Authority in default of owners 2
(3) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which
Closing Orders became operative in pursuance of
declarations by owners of intention to close Nil
B.—Proceedings under Public Health Acts:—
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring defects to be remedied 178
(2) Number of dwelling houses in which defects were
remedied after service of formal notices:—
(a) by owners 194
(b) by Local Authority in default of owners ... I
C.—Proceedings under Sections 11, 14 and 15 of
the Housing Act, 1925:—
(1) Number of representations made with a view to
the making of Closing Orders Nil