Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-47
Required space in rooming house sleeping rooms
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Every room occupied for sleeping purposes in a rooming house by one (1) person shall contain at least eighty (80) square feet of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping by more than one (1) person shall contain at least forty (40) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant thereof, provided no more than three (3) occupants shall occupy the same room. State Law reference-- Overcrowding in tenement and lodginghouses, G.S. § 47a-54a.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-47 establishes minimum floor-space requirements for sleeping rooms in rooming houses. A room used for sleeping by a single person must have at least 80 square feet of floor space, and each additional occupant requires at least 40 more square feet. No sleeping room may be occupied by more than three people, regardless of its size.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses in Shelton must ensure that every sleeping room meets the floor-space thresholds set out in ch. 8, art. II § 8-47 before allowing occupancy. A compliant operator measures each sleeping room, confirms it meets the 80-square-foot baseline for one occupant, adds 40 square feet per additional occupant, and never permits more than three occupants in any single sleeping room. Keeping records of room dimensions and occupancy assignments 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.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-47, residents of rooming houses have a right to sleeping accommodations that meet minimum space standards — at least 80 square feet for a single occupant and 40 additional square feet for each additional person, with no room housing more than three occupants. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, a tenant may raise the violation with local housing or code-enforcement authorities in Shelton. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law, including the state reference at G.S. § 47a-54a, can help residents understand 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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