Justice Ch. 5 Art. IX Occupancy Standards (§§5-301–5-310) § 5-309
Occupancy Limits
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The maximum number of occupants allowed in a dwelling unit shall be two (2) persons and one child under the age of five (5) years for each existing bedroom. (Ord. 97-2, § 9, 1-27-1997)
Justice Ch. 5 Art. IX § 5-309 establishes a specific occupancy ceiling for residential dwelling units: no more than two adults and one child under the age of five may occupy each bedroom in a unit. This rule sets a hard numerical cap tied directly to the number of bedrooms present, rather than to square footage or other measures. The standard applies uniformly across dwelling units subject to the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Justice Ch. 5 Art. IX § 5-309, compliant operators generally document the number of bedrooms in each unit and apply the two-person-plus-one-child-under-five formula when evaluating occupancy. Lease agreements and rental applications for properties in Justice typically reflect this bedroom-based occupancy limit. Operators also familiarize themselves with any fair housing considerations that may interact with local occupancy standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Justice Ch. 5 Art. IX § 5-309 sets the maximum occupancy for your dwelling unit based on the number of bedrooms, allowing two persons and one child under five per bedroom. If you believe an occupancy limit is being applied in a way that conflicts with this standard or with fair housing protections, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant local authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Justice municipal code. Keeping a record of the number of bedrooms in your unit and any written communications about occupancy can be useful when navigating questions under § 5-309.
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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