Lodging House

/ˈlɒdʒɪŋ haʊs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A building providing rented rooms for residents, often with limited services, distinct from hotels or boarding houses.
    The tenant stayed in a lodging house while working temporarily in the city.

Forms

  • lodging house
  • lodging houses

Commentary

Legal distinctions between lodging houses and boarding houses often hinge on services provided and tenancy rights, important for regulatory and liability considerations.

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