'The house enquiry committer which was formed' by French Con Sular order and isan international group has conducted investigations into all phases and aspects of housing situation i the French Concession for months and it wag learn fed that ite work has not yet been quite completed, The. legal angle and the application of all the provisions of the proposed ordinance on residents of the Frouch Concession who are subject to the jurisdiction of their own consular courts and laws, will require further study.
One of the provisions of ordinance most, welcomed. generally ix the restrictions. placed "on subs letting, of premises which it Ts pro: posed will be controlled by a section of the French Municipal Police and which is expected immediately. to curb the exploitation of roomers and the rank and file who constitute. a majority of the residents of the French Concession, The number of unscrupulous tenants who exult abe ourd rentals. for rooms, entirely out all proportion to the low rentals paid for the premises, fs legion, enquiries and visit all promises. How fever, if itis necessary to enter the} property or lodgings of a foreigner extraterritoriality, againat the occupants, entry lace with the assistanct lar authority of" the which said' foreigner
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