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Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-99

Use of cellar as habitable room or dwelling

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Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-99
No cellar space shall be used as a habitable room or dwelling unit.
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Plain English

Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-99 establishes a flat prohibition on using cellar space as a habitable room or dwelling unit. This means that no one — whether an owner, tenant, or any other party — may occupy or designate a cellar as living quarters. The rule applies regardless of how the space is configured or what amenities it may contain.

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For Property Managers

Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-99, compliant property operators do not rent, lease, or otherwise make available any cellar space for residential occupancy. Operators generally audit their properties to confirm that below-grade cellar areas are not being used or advertised as habitable rooms or dwelling units. Maintaining clear records of how each space is classified and used 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.

For Tenants

Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-99 means that a cellar space cannot lawfully serve as a habitable room or dwelling unit, regardless of any rental agreement that may suggest otherwise. If a tenant believes they are being housed in a cellar space in violation of this provision, they may consider contacting the Glastonbury municipal housing or building department to report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a rental unit does not meet local habitability standards.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

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