Auckland Inspectors May Enter Private Homes
AUCKLAND. Fy. (Sp.).—The right to enter residences in any part oi ! the city to examine them for certain minimum standards was granted last night by the Auckland City Council to its inspectors.
Right of entry was previously coiv fined to an area defined by the council.
An amendment to strike out the extension clause was supported by on 1 ’ three members.
This is the second time the wider powers have been adopted, the first being in September. 1946. A fortnight later they were again restricted.
Arising from a report by the city engineer (Mr A. J. Dickson), who pointed out that a complaint had been received from a tenant, the new powers were recommended by the Housing Committee. The Mayor (Mr J. A. C. Allum) said it was desired to prevent decay of properties and to assist people to renovate their homes.
Dr R. G. McElroy, chairman of fhe Housing Committee, said that in extending the by-law, Ihe council followed sound legal precedent established by English and New Zealand housing legislation.
“The proposed amendment to Hi by-law has nothing sinister about it. he remarked.
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Northern Advocate, 7 May 1948, Page 8
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