Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-10
Toilet and lavatory facilities; shared facilities
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(a) The occupants of not more than two (2) dwelling units may share a single flush toilet and a single lavatory basin, if: (1) Neither of the two (2) dwelling units contains more than one (1) room; provided that, for this purpose a kitchenette or an efficiency kitchen with not more than sixty (60) square feet of floor area shall not be counted as a room; (2) The habitable area of each of such dwelling units shall equal not more than two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area; (3) The toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower shall be in good working condition; (4) The shared facilities are located within the dwelling so as to be reasonably accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities; and, (5) The shared facilities are contained within a room which affords privacy to a person within the room.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-10 establishes the limited conditions under which occupants of two dwelling units may share a single toilet and lavatory basin rather than having dedicated private facilities. Sharing is only permitted when each unit consists of no more than one room and no more than 250 square feet of habitable area, and the shared bathroom must be in good working order, accessible from a common hallway, and enclosed for privacy. If any of these conditions are not met, shared facilities are not permitted under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of small rooming-house-style units in Greenwich should be familiar with the specific thresholds set out in ch. 5 § 5-10 before configuring shared bathroom arrangements. Compliant operators generally ensure that each unit sharing facilities contains only one room (excluding qualifying kitchenettes under 60 sq ft) and does not exceed 250 square feet, while keeping all shared fixtures in good working condition. They also confirm that the shared bathroom is reachable from a common hall and fully enclosed to provide occupant privacy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-10, tenants living in small single-room units may lawfully share toilet and lavatory facilities only when all five enumerated conditions are satisfied, including proper working order of fixtures and accessible, private placement of the shared bathroom. If a shared facility arrangement does not meet these conditions — for example, if fixtures are broken or the bathroom lacks privacy — that may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe their shared facilities fall short of these standards can document the conditions, contact the relevant Greenwich housing or building enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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