Lodging House
/ˈlɒdʒɪŋ haʊs/
Definitions
- (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
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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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