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earthcloset, or privy accommodation in the proportion of not
less than one watercloset, earthcloset, or privy, for every
twelve persons.
For the purposes of this By-law, a "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) 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 or occupation.
Nothing in this By-law shall extend to any common
lodging-house.
Maintenance
of closets, &c.
27. The owner of any premises shall
maintain in proper condition of repair every watercloset,
earthcloset, privy, ashpit, cesspool, and receptacle for dung,
and the proper accessories thereof belonging to such
premises.
Penalties.
28. E very person who shall offend against
any of the foregoing By-laws shall be liable for every such
offence to a nenaltv of five pounds, and in the case of a