Housing of The Working Classes Act, 1890

Erection of lodging houses.

59. The local authority may, on any land acquired or appropriated by them, erect any buildings suitable for lodging houses for the working classes, and convert any buildings into lodging houses for the working classes, and may alter, enlarge, repair, and improve the same respectively, and fit up, furnish, and supply the same respectively with all requisite furniture, fittings, and conveniences.