Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-97
Sleeping room area
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Every room occupied for sleeping purposes shall contain at least seventy (70) square feet of floor space for the first occupant, and at least fifty (50) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant thereof.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-97 establishes minimum floor-space requirements for any room used for sleeping. The first person sleeping in a room requires at least 70 square feet of floor space, and each additional person in that same room requires at least 50 more square feet. This rule is designed to prevent overcrowding in sleeping areas and sets a baseline standard that applies regardless of the type of residential arrangement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-97, compliant property operators ensure that every sleeping room meets the 70-square-foot minimum for a single occupant before the unit is rented or occupied. When a unit is intended for multiple occupants sharing a sleeping room, operators calculate the total required floor space by adding 50 square feet for each person beyond the first. Maintaining accurate records of room dimensions and occupancy limits helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
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 § 9-97 gives occupants a right to sleeping quarters that meet minimum size standards — at least 70 square feet for one person, with 50 additional square feet required per additional occupant. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may document the space and report the condition to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority in Glastonbury. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain available options, including how a housing code violation may be raised in relevant legal or administrative proceedings.
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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