Cal. Civ. Code § 8-37ee-902
Occupant guideline
Operative Text
(a) Entities shall use the following guideline to determine the minimum applicable bedroom size for the applicant household: > (b) The State Building Code shall govern maximum occupancy of a unit.
Connecticut regulation Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-37ee-902 establishes a two-part framework for determining how many people may occupy a housing unit. A minimum bedroom size guideline is used to set the floor for how small a bedroom can be relative to the household applying for it, while the State Building Code sets the ceiling by governing maximum occupancy. Together, these rules define the permissible occupancy range for any given unit.
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Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-37ee-902, housing entities are expected to apply the prescribed bedroom-size guideline when evaluating whether a unit's bedroom configuration is appropriate for an applicant household. Compliant operators also ensure that no unit is occupied beyond the limits set by the Connecticut State Building Code. Maintaining records of how bedroom assignments are matched to household size can help demonstrate adherence to both the minimum and maximum occupancy standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-37ee-902 provides that applicant households are entitled to have their bedroom needs assessed against a minimum size guideline, meaning a unit should not be deemed suitable if its bedrooms fall below that threshold for the household size. The Connecticut State Building Code independently caps how many occupants a unit may have, which can be relevant if a household believes it is being assigned to an overcrowded space. Tenants who believe these occupancy standards have not been properly applied may wish to contact the relevant housing agency, consult a tenant-rights organization, or review the State Building Code provisions for further guidance.
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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