Prohibition of the use of building

A local authority may prohibit the use and occupation of any house, building, shed, room, flat, tenement, barrack or any such accommodation or any part thereof, either existing or new for use as human habitation if, in the opinion of the Health Officer or the Public Health Engineer it is not fit for human habitation by reason of defect or deficiency in its water supply, sanitary conveniences or it is in such condition as to be a nuisance or danger to health or life, unless and until the causes are removed to the satisfaction of the Health Officer or Public Health Engineer.