Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-27
Dwelling unit with two rooms
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In every dwelling unit of two (2) or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one (1) occupant shall contain at least seventy (70) square feet of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one (1) occupant shall contain at least fifty (50) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-27 establishes minimum floor-space requirements for sleeping rooms in dwelling units that contain two or more rooms. A room used for sleeping by a single occupant must have at least 70 square feet of floor space. When more than one person sleeps in a room, each additional occupant beyond the first requires at least 50 additional square feet of floor space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-27, compliant operators ensure that any room designated or used for sleeping meets the applicable square-footage thresholds before occupancy begins. For a single sleeper, the room must measure at least 70 square feet; for each additional sleeper, another 50 square feet is required. Operators generally document room dimensions and review occupancy arrangements whenever a unit's sleeping configuration changes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-27 gives occupants a baseline expectation that sleeping rooms in multi-room dwellings will meet specific size minimums — 70 square feet for one sleeper, plus 50 square feet for each additional sleeper. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may raise the potential violation with local housing or building officials in Greenwich. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this provision applies and what general enforcement paths may be available.
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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