Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-86
Room arrangements
Operative Text
No dwelling or dwelling unit containing two (2) or more sleeping rooms, shall have such room arrangement that access to a bathroom or water closet compartment, intended for use by occupants of more than one (1) sleeping room, can be had only going through another sleeping room.
Section 8-86 of Shelton Code of Ordinances Chapter 8, Article III addresses how sleeping rooms and bathrooms must be arranged within a dwelling. Specifically, the rule prohibits any layout in which the only way to reach a shared bathroom or toilet compartment requires passing through another sleeping room. This applies to any dwelling or dwelling unit that contains two or more sleeping rooms where a bathroom is intended to serve more than one of those rooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code § 8-86, compliant operators ensure that any shared bathroom or water closet accessible to multiple sleeping rooms can be reached without passing through any individual sleeping room. Property owners and managers typically review floor plans before renting units with multiple bedrooms to confirm that hallway or common-area access to shared bathrooms exists. This consideration is especially relevant when evaluating renovations, conversions, or new configurations of multi-bedroom units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-86 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III gives occupants of multi-bedroom dwellings a right to shared bathroom access that does not require walking through another sleeping room. If a tenant believes their unit's layout violates this arrangement requirement, they may raise the issue with the local housing or code enforcement office in Shelton. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this type of housing code provision may be relevant to their situation.
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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