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PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1891.
BY-LAWS.
Made by the Vestry of the Parish of Rotherhithe, in the Administrative County of
London, being the Sanitary Authority for the said Parish, with respect to Houses let in
Lodgings, or occupied by members of more than two families.
INTERPRETATION OF TERMS.
1. In these By-laws, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and
expressions have the meanings hereinafter respectively assigned to them; that is to say:—
"Sanitary Authority" means the Vestry of the Parish of Rotherhithe, in the
Administrative County of London.
"Lodging-house " means a house or part of a house which is let in lodgings or occupied
by members of more than two families.
Landlord," in relation to a house or part of a house which is let in lodgings or occupied
by members of more than two families, 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
two families, 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 two families, 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
operations of these By-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 five shillings per week
or upwards.