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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;
the registration of houses thus let or occupied in
lodgings; the inspection of such houses, and the
keeping the same in a cleanly and wholesome
state; the enforcing therein the provision of privy
accommodation, and other appliances and means of
cleanliness in proportion to the number of lodgings
and occupiers; the cleansing and ventilating of
the common passages and staircases; and the
cleansing and lime-whiting of such premises at
stated times. A copy of the regulations for these
several objects will be found in the Appendix, and
being sanctioned by the Secretary of State, they
may be enforced by severe penalties; moreover the
nuisance authority may at their discretion require
payment of costs or expenses either from the
owner or occupier, and the occupier so paying
may deduct the amount from the rent.
In cases where within three months there have
been two convictions for over-crowding a house, or
improperly occupying a cellar, the justices may
direct the closing of the premises for such time as
they may deem necessary, and may empower the
local authority to close the cellar permanently.
Lastly, the Act imposes a penalty of Five