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Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health—1894.
APPENDIX B.
Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
BYE-LAWS, with respect to Houses let in Lodgings or occupied by Members of
more than One Family, made by the above-named Vestry wider and in pursuance of the
Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
Interpretation of Teems.
1. In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words
and expressions have the meanings hereinafter respectively assigned to them; that
is to say :—
"Sanitary Authority" means the Vestry of the Parish of St. George the Martyr,
Southwark.
"Lodging-house" means a house or part of a house which is let in lodgings, or
occupied by members of more than one family.
"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 profits 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.
Exempted Houses.
2. In either of the following cases a lodging-house shall be exempt from the
Operation of these bye-laws; that is to say:—
(a) Where the rent or charge payable by each lodger, and exclusive of any
charge for use by such lodger of any furniture, is at a rate of seven shillings
and sixpence (7s. 6d.) per week or upwards.
(b) Where the rent or charge payable by each lodger, and inclusive of any charge
for use by such lodger of any furniture is at a rate exceeding ten shillings
and sixpence (10s. 6d.) per week.
(a) For fixing the number of persons who may occupy a house or
part of a house
which is let in lodgings or occupied by members of more than one family.
(b) For the registration of houses so let or occupied.
(c) For the inspection of such houses.
(d) For enforcing drainage for such houses, and for promoting cleanliness and
ventilation in such houses.
(e)For the cleansing and lime-washing at stated times of the premises.
(f) For the taking of precautions in the case of any infectious disease.