New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-175
Room arrangements
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No dwelling or dwelling unit containing two (2) or more sleeping rooms shall have such room arrangements that access to a bathroom or water closet compartment intended for use by occupants or more than one sleeping room can be had by going through another sleeping room; nor shall room arrangements be such that access to a sleeping room can be had only by going through another sleeping room or a bathroom or water closet compartment.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 8 § 13-175 establishes layout requirements for dwellings with two or more sleeping rooms. Specifically, it prohibits arrangements where a shared bathroom or water closet can only be reached by passing through another sleeping room. It also prohibits arrangements where the only way to enter a sleeping room is by passing through another sleeping room or through a bathroom or water closet compartment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 8 § 13-175, compliant property operators ensure that shared bathrooms and water closets are accessible without requiring passage through any sleeping room, and that each sleeping room has its own independent access point that does not route through another sleeping room or bathroom. Landlords managing multi-room dwellings typically review floor plans before renting to confirm these layout standards are met. Renovations or conversions that alter room configurations should be evaluated against this provision to maintain compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 8 § 13-175 gives occupants of multi-room dwellings a right to living arrangements where sleeping rooms and shared bathrooms are accessible without passing through other private sleeping spaces. If a rental unit's layout appears to violate these room-arrangement standards, tenants may consider raising the issue with local housing or code enforcement authorities in New Britain. Tenant-rights organizations can also help occupants understand how this provision may apply to their housing situation and what general options exist for addressing potential violations.
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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