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greater number of persons than is specified on a certificate issued under this clause to occupy the room to which it refers.

Duplicate keys and inspection
8.3.5 Each keeper and manager of a lodging house shall;
       (a)       retain possession of a duplicate key to the door of each room; and
       (b)       when required by an EHO, open the door of any room for the purposes of inspection by the EHO.

Room occupancy
8.3.6
    (1)  A keeper shall not;
       (a)       cause or allow more than the maximum number of persons permitted by the certificate of registration of the lodging house to be lodged at any one time in the lodging house;
       (b)       cause or allow to be placed or kept in any sleeping apartment —
          (i)         a larger number of beds; or
          (ii)        larger quantity of bedding, than is required to accommodate and provide for the maximum number of persons permitted to occupy the sleeping apartment at any one time; and
       (c)       use, or cause, or allow to be used, for sleeping purposes, a room that —
          (i)         has not been certified for that purpose; and
          (ii)        the local government has forbidden to be used as a sleeping apartment.
       (d)       for the purpose of this clause, 2 children under 10 years of age shall be counted as 1 lodger.
Maintenance of a room by a lodger or resident
8.3.7
    (1) A keeper may permit, or contract with, a lodger or resident to service, clean or maintain the room or rooms occupied by the lodger or resident.
    (2)  Where permission is given or a contract entered into under subclause (1), the keeper shall;
       (a)       inspect each room the subject of the permission or agreement at least once a week; and
       (b)       ensure that each room is being maintained in a clean condition.

    (3)  A lodger or resident who contracts with a keeper to service, clean or maintain a room occupied by him or her, shall maintain the room in a clean condition.

Cleaning and maintenance requirements
8.3.8
    (1)  In this clause;
    bed linen includes sheets, pillow cases and mattress covers.
    (2)  A keeper of a lodging house shall;
       (a)       maintain in a clean, sound and undamaged condition;
          (i)         the floor, walls, ceilings, woodwork and painted surfaces;
          (ii)        the floor coverings and window treatments; and
          (iii)      the toilet seats;
       (b)       maintain in a clean condition and in good working order;
          (i)         all fixtures and fittings; and
          (ii)        windows, doors and door furniture;
       (c)        ensure that the internal walls of each bathroom and toilet are painted so as to maintain a smooth impervious washable surface;
       (d)       ensure that all floors are kept clean at all times;
       (e)       ensure that;
          (i)         all bed linen, towels,