Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-41
Floor space in sleeping rooms
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Every rooming unit or hotel unit occupied for sleeping purposes by one (1) person shall contain at least one hundred ten (110) square feet of floor space, and every rooming unit or hotel unit occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one (1) person shall contain at least sixty (60) square feet of additional floor space for each additional occupant thereof.
Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-41 establishes minimum floor space requirements for sleeping rooms in rooming units and hotel units. A room used for sleeping by a single occupant must have at least 110 square feet of floor space. For each additional person sharing the room, at least 60 more square feet must be present, so the required space grows with the number of occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 146 § 146-41, operators of rooming houses and hotels in Stamford generally ensure that every sleeping room meets the 110-square-foot baseline before renting to a single occupant, and that they calculate and verify the additional 60 square feet per person before allowing multiple occupants in any unit. Maintaining records of room dimensions and occupancy limits for each unit is a common practice among compliant operators. Periodic self-audits of floor space against current occupancy can help identify any units that may fall short of the standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-41 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances gives occupants of rooming units and hotel units the right to a minimum amount of sleeping space — at least 110 square feet for one person, with 60 additional square feet required for each additional occupant. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these minimums, tenants may consider documenting the room's dimensions and reporting the concern to the appropriate Stamford municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can also help explain available options for addressing potential violations of § 146-41.
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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