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THE BOARD OF WORKS FOR THE WHITECHAPEL
DISTRICT.
Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 94.
BYE-LAWS
Made by the Board of Works for the Whitechapel District, being
the Sanitary Authority for the Whitechapel District, with
respeCt to Houses let in Lodgings, or occupied by Members of
more than one Family.
Interpretation of Terms.
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 Board of Works for the
Whitechapel District.
"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 rooms, room, or part
of a room, 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
exempted 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 the use by such lodger of any
furniture, is at a rate exceeding five shillings per week.
(b) Where the rent or charge payable by each lodger, and
inclusive of any charge for the use by such lodger of any
furniture, is at a rate exceeding seven shillings and
sixpence per week.