New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-177
Storage space
Operative Text
Every dwelling unit shall have a closet or storage space of at least four (4) square feet, floor to ceiling height, for the personal effects of each of the permitted number of occupants of that dwelling unit. If such required closet or storage space is lacking, an amount of space equal in square footage to the deficiency shall be subtracted from the area of the habitable room space to be used in determining the number of occupants to be permitted in the dwelling unit.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 8 § 13-177 establishes a minimum storage requirement for every dwelling unit: at least four square feet of closet or storage space, measured floor to ceiling, must be available for each permitted occupant. When a unit falls short of this standard, the deficit is not simply noted — it directly reduces the amount of habitable floor space counted when calculating how many occupants may legally reside in the unit. In effect, inadequate storage space shrinks the recognized living area and can lower the maximum permitted occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-177, compliant operators ensure that each dwelling unit contains at least four square feet of dedicated closet or storage space per permitted occupant, running the full floor-to-ceiling height. When evaluating a unit's occupancy capacity, property managers account for any storage shortfall by deducting the deficient square footage from the habitable room area before calculating the permitted occupant count. Keeping storage space up to the required standard helps operators avoid unintended reductions in a unit's allowable occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-177 gives occupants of New Britain dwelling units a right to a minimum amount of dedicated storage space — four square feet per permitted occupant, floor to ceiling. If a unit lacks sufficient storage, the practical consequence is that the unit's permitted occupancy count may be reduced, which can affect how many people are allowed to live there. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet this standard may consider documenting the deficiency, raising it with the local housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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