Mount Carmel — Ch. 12 Housing § 12-141
Floor area in bedrooms
Operative Text
Each room occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one shall contain at least 50 square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof.
Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-141 establishes minimum floor-area requirements for rooms used as sleeping spaces. A bedroom occupied by a single person must have at least 70 square feet of floor space, while a room shared by multiple occupants must provide at least 50 square feet per person. This rule sets a baseline standard for habitable sleeping conditions within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-141, compliant operators ensure that any room designated or used for sleeping meets the prescribed square-footage thresholds before it is occupied. For single-occupant bedrooms, that means confirming at least 70 square feet of floor space; for multi-occupant rooms, operators verify that each resident has at least 50 square feet. Maintaining accurate floor-plan measurements and occupancy records helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 12-141 of Mount Carmel's Housing Code gives occupants a right to sleeping quarters that meet minimum size requirements — 70 square feet for a solo occupant or 50 square feet per person in a shared room. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may document the space and raise the potential violation with the local housing or code-enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a unit may not meet these standards.
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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