Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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(d.) The number, age, and sex of the occupants
of each room used for sleeping:
(e.) The Christian name and surname of the
lessee of each room; and
(f) The amount of rent or charge payable by
each lessee.
8. In every case where the landlord of a
lodging-house occupies or resides in any part of the
premises, or retains a general possession or control
of the premises, such landlord shall, at all times
when required by the Medical Officer of Health, the
Inspector of Nuisances, or any other officer specially
appointed or authorised by the Nuisance Authority
in that behalf, afford any such officer free access to
the interior of the premises for the purpose of
inspection.
9. In every case where the landlord of a
lodging-house does not occupy or reside in any part
of the premises, or retain a general possession or
control of the premises, every lodger who is entitled
to have or to exercise the control of the outer door
ot the premises shall, at all times when required by
the Medical Officer of Health, the Inspector of
Nuisances, or any other officer specially appointed
or authorised by the Nuisance Authority in that