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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 the use by such lodger of
any furniture, is at a rate of six shillings per week or
upwards.
(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 of eight shillings per week
or upwards.
(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.