Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.051
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA (Waterbury Housing Code)
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Every dwelling unit shall contain at least 120 square feet of floor area for the first occupant thereof and at least 70 additional square feet of floor area for every additional occupant thereof, the floor areas to be calculated on the basis of total usable floor area of habitable rooms. (1967 Code, § 9-33) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.051 of the Waterbury, Connecticut Code of Ordinances establishes minimum floor area requirements for dwelling units. The first occupant must have access to at least 120 square feet of usable habitable floor area, and each additional occupant requires at least 70 more square feet. Floor area is measured based on the total usable area of habitable rooms only, excluding non-habitable spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.051, compliant operators calculate the usable habitable floor area of each dwelling unit before determining how many occupants may lawfully reside there. A unit with 120 square feet of habitable space may house one occupant, while each additional resident requires an additional 70 square feet. Violations of this provision are subject to penalties under § 10.99 of the Waterbury Code, so maintaining accurate records of unit dimensions and occupancy levels is a standard practice among compliant property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.051 gives occupants of Waterbury dwelling units the right to a minimum amount of living space — at least 120 square feet for the first person and 70 additional square feet for each person after that. If a unit appears to fall below these minimums, tenants may have grounds to raise a housing code violation, and general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Waterbury housing or building inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help residents understand how the penalty provisions referenced in § 10.99 may apply to their circumstances.
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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