Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report on the sanitary condition of the City of London for the year 1896
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"Landlord," in relation to a house or part
of a house which is let in lodgings, or
occupied by members of more than
one family, means the person (whatever
may be the nature or extent of
his interest in the premises) by whom
or on whose behalf such house or part
of a house is let in lodgings, or for
occupation by members of more than
one family, or who for the time being
receives, or is entitled to receive, the
rent arising from such letting;
"Lodger," in relation to a house or part
of a house which is let in lodgings, or
occupied by members of more than
one family, means a person to whom
any room or rooms in such house or
part of a house may have been let as
a lodging or for his use and occupation,
or who may occupy or use any
such room or rooms by permission of
the person to whom the same may be
let.