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"Tenant,"in relation to a lodging-house, means the person
(whatever may be the nature or extent of his interest in the
premises) by whom or on whose behalf the lodging-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, whether on his own
account, or as agent or trustee for any other person.
"Lodger,"in relation to a lodging house, means the person
to whom any room or rooms in the lodging-house may have
been let as a lodging for himself and his family, if any, or for
use and occupation by himself and his family, if any.
Exempted Houses.
2. In any of the following cases a lodging-house shall be exempt
from the operation of these by-laws ; that is to say—
(a) Where the tenant himself resides on the premises, and the
sub-letting by such tenant is to not more than one lodger.
(b) Where the rent or charge payable by each lodger occupying
not more than one room, and exclusive of any charge for
the use by the lodger of any furniture, is at the rate of not
less than four shillings and sixpence per week, and such
room is occupied by not more than two persons.
(c) Where the rent or charge payable by each lodger occupying
not more than one room, and inclusive of any charge for
the use by the lodger of any furniture, is at the rate of not
less than six shillings per week, and such room is occupied
by not more than two persons.
(d) Where the rent or charge payable by each lodger occupying
two or more rooms, and exclusive of any charge for the use
by the lodger of any furniture, is at the rate of not less
than seven shillings and sixpence per week.