Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-42
Floor space
Operative Text
Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one (1) person shall contain at least seventy (70) square feet of floor space. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one (1) person shall contain at least fifty (50) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-42 establishes minimum floor-space requirements for sleeping rooms. A room used for sleeping by a single occupant must have at least 70 square feet of floor space, while rooms shared by more than one person must provide at least 50 square feet for each additional occupant beyond the first. This rule sets a baseline habitability standard tied directly to the number of people sleeping in a given room.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-42, compliant operators ensure that any room designated or used for sleeping meets the applicable square-footage thresholds before occupancy begins. For a single occupant, that means confirming the room contains at least 70 square feet; for each additional sleeper, operators verify that another 50 square feet is available. Maintaining accurate floor-plan measurements and reviewing occupancy arrangements when tenants change 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.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-42 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 for each additional person sharing the room. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may document the space and raise the issue with local housing or code-enforcement authorities in Greenwich. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain how this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint or used as a defense in certain 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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