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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(b) The total number of rooms let in
lodgings, or occupied by members of
more than one family;
(c) The manner of use of each room;
(d) The number, age, and sex of the
occupants of each room used for
sleeping;
(e) The first name and surname of the
lodger of each room; and,
(f) The amount of rent or charge per
week payable by each lodger.
6. In any case where the landlord of a
lodging-house occupies or resides in any part of
the premises, or retains a general possession or
control of the premises, such landlord, and in
any case where the landlord of a lodging-house
does not occupy or reside in any part of the
premises, or retain a general possession or control
of the premises, every lodger who is entitled
to have or to exercise the control of the outer
door of the premises shall, at all times when
required by the Medical Officer of Health, the