Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-101
Area of rooms
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Every dwelling unit shall contain at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor space for the first occupant thereof and at least one hundred thirty (130) additional square feet of floor space for every additional occupant thereof, the floor space to be calculated on the basis of the total habitable room area; provided that the size of the building meets the requirements of the Building-Zone Regulations.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-101, every dwelling unit must provide a minimum amount of habitable floor space based on the number of people living there. The first occupant requires at least 150 square feet of total habitable room area, and each additional occupant requires at least 130 more square feet. This floor space calculation applies on top of any applicable Building-Zone Regulations requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-101 sets occupancy-based floor space minimums that compliant operators account for when renting or leasing units. A property manager generally calculates the total habitable room area of a unit and ensures the number of occupants does not exceed what the square footage supports — 150 square feet for one occupant, plus 130 square feet for each additional occupant. Operators also confirm that the building itself satisfies the applicable Building-Zone Regulations, since both standards apply concurrently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-101 establishes a right to a minimum amount of habitable space based on how many people occupy a dwelling unit. If a unit appears to fall below the 150-square-foot baseline for one occupant, or below the additional 130-square-foot increment for each further occupant, that may constitute a housing code concern. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards can document the conditions, contact the local housing or code enforcement office, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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