In this Part of this Act the expression " common lodging-house " means a house (other than a public assistance institution) provided for the purpose of accommodating by night poor persons, not being members of the same family, who resort thereto and are allowed to occupy one common room for the purpose of sleeping or eating, and includes, where part only of a house is so used, the part so used.
Section 235: Definition of " common lodging-house ".
Public Health Act 1936 · 1936 c. 49View on legislation.gov.uk
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Part IX: Common Lodging-houses.
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