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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nor neglect or refuse to render such assistance as
may reasonably be necessary for the purpose of such
inspection.
Cleansing.
9. In every case where two or more lodgers in a
lodging-house are entitled to the use in common of
any court, courtyard, area or other open space within
the curtilage of the premises, or of any water-closet,
ash-pit, or dust-bin belonging to such house, or of
any cistern or other receptacle for the storage of
water supplied to the premises, the landlord shall
cause every part of such court, courtyard, area or
other open space, water-closet, ash-pit, dust-bin, or
cistern to be thoroughly cleansed from time to time
as often as may be requisite for the purpose of
keeping the same in a clean and wholesome condition.
10. In every case where a lodger in a lodginghouse
is entitled to the exclusive use of any court,
courtyard, area, or other open space within the curtilage
of the premises, or of any water-closet, ash-pit,
or dust-bin belonging to such house, or of any
cistern or other receptacle for the storage of water
supplied to the premises, such lodger shall cause every
part of such court, courtyard, area, or other open
space, water-closet, ash-pit, dust-bin, or cistern to be