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APPENDIX B.
BYELAWS
Made by the Board of Works for the St. Saviour's District, being the
Sanitary Authority for the said District, pursuant to the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891.
(1.) With respect to Houses let in Lodgings or occupied by
Members of more than one Family.
Interpretation of Terms.
Interpretation
of Terms.
1. In these byelaws, 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 Board of Works for the
Saint Saviour's District.
"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 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 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 and occupation.
Exempted
Houses.
Exempted Houses.
2. In either of the following cases a lodging-house shall
be exempt from the operation of these byelaws; 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 seven shillings and
sixpence per week or upwards.
(b.) Where the rent or charge payable by each lodger and
inclusive of any charge for the use by such lodger of