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relating to houses let in lodgings, and the Committee recommended
that subject to approval by the Local Government Board, bye-law 5
be amended by the substitution of a rental of 10s. for 3s. in the case
of unfurnished lodgings, and of 12s. 6d. for 4s. in the case of furnished
lodgings, as the condition of exemption from the operation of the
bye-laws.
On the 27th of September the Local Government Board repealed
the 3s. and 4s. bye-laws, and allowed 10s. and 12s. 6d. in their place.
On the 23rd November I reported to the Public Health Committee
as follows:—
" A register and forms are also being prepared in respect of
' Houses let in lodgings, or occupied by members of more than one
family,' so that the bye-laws may be put into force without delay now
that the Local Government Board have sanctioned the exemption
clauses. By the gradual enforcement of these bye-laws overcrowding
will be abated, and the efficient cleansing of premises brought
about."
By bringing houses under these bye-laws the Sanitary Inspectors
will be able to enter at all times, and cleanliness in such premises
will be better enforced.
It is well known that Magistrates will not make orders upon
landlords for cleansing premises, which would remain dirty unless
documents are served upon the tenants, but under the bye-laws the
person, whether he be a landlord or not, if he sub-let is bound to
cleanse and lime-wash at stated times and as often as may be
necessary.
The Sanitary Inspector having power to enter such premises at
all times " overcrowding " will also be better dealt with, as premises
not under such bye-laws can only be entered between the hours of
6 am. and 9 p.m.