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"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—
(i) Where the landlord resides upon the premises and the
letting by such landlord is to not more than one lodger.
(ii) 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 the rate of three shillings per week or
upwards.
(iii) 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 of five shillings and sixpence per
week or upwards.
(a) For fixing the nimber o f 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 case of any infectious disease.
3. The landlord of a lodging-house or a lodger therein shall not
knowingly cause or suffer a greater number of persons than will
admit of the provision of three hundred cubic feet of free air space for