Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-84
Minimum floor space required for occupancy
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Every dwelling unit shall contain at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor space for the first occupant thereof, and at least one hundred ten (110) square feet of floor space for additional occupant thereof, the floor space to be calculated on the basis of total habitable room space.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-84, every dwelling unit must meet minimum floor-space thresholds based on the number of people living there. The first occupant requires at least 150 square feet of habitable room space, and each additional occupant requires at least 110 more square feet. Floor space is measured using total habitable room area, not the entire footprint of the unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-84 sets clear occupancy-based floor-space minimums that compliant operators account for before renting or re-renting a unit. A property manager generally calculates the total habitable room space of each unit and determines the maximum number of occupants that space can lawfully support — 150 square feet for the first person and 110 square feet for each person after that. Keeping records of unit square footage and applying those figures consistently when screening occupancy levels reflects standard compliance practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-84 of Shelton's Code of Ordinances establishes a floor-space floor for every dwelling unit, meaning tenants have a right to a minimum amount of habitable space relative to the number of people occupying the unit. If a unit appears to fall below the 150-square-foot threshold for the first occupant or the 110-square-foot threshold for each additional occupant, that may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these minimums can document the conditions, contact the relevant Shelton housing or code-enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to 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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