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 St. Martin-in-the-Fields]
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7. The landlord of a lodging-house shall, within a
period of seven days after he shall have been required
by a notice, signed by the Clerk to the Vestry, and
duly served upon him, supply the information necessary
for the registration of such house by the Vestry,
and sign a true statement of the following particulars,
viz.:—
(a.) The total number of rooms in the house.
(b.) The total number of rooms let in lodgings
or occupied by members of more than one
family.
(c.) The manner of use of each room.
(d.) The number, age, and sex of the occupants
of each room used for sleeping.
(e.) The Christian name and surname of the
occupier of each room.
(f.) The amount of rent or charge payable by
each occupier.
Inspection.
8. The landlord of or lodger in a lodging house
shall at all times afford free access to the Medical
Officer of Health, and to any officer authorised by
the Vestry for the purpose of inspection, nor shall
any landlord or lodger wilfully obstruct any officer,