Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.34
LIMITATION OF USE OF FACILITIES
Operative Text
The occupants of not more than two dwelling units may share a single flush water closet, a single lavatory basin, and a single bathtub or shower ir: (A) Neither of the two dwelling units contains more than two rooms; provided that, for the purposes of this paragraph, a kitchenette or an efficiency kitchen with not more than 60 square feet of floor area shall not be counted as a room; (B) The habitable area of each of such dwelling units shall equal not more than 250 square feet of floor area; and (C) Such water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the director of health. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.34 of the Hamden Housing Code establishes a narrow exception that permits occupants of two dwelling units to share a single toilet, sink, and bathtub or shower, but only when specific size conditions are met. Each unit must contain no more than two rooms (with small kitchenettes under 60 square feet excluded from that count) and no more than 250 square feet of habitable floor area. The shared fixtures must be in good working order and connected to a health-department-approved water and sewer system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.34, operators who rent very small units—no more than two rooms and 250 square feet each—may lawfully arrange shared bathroom facilities between two units, provided all three conditions are satisfied simultaneously. Compliant operators document that each unit's room count and floor area fall within the stated limits, and they maintain the shared toilet, basin, and bathtub or shower in good working condition with properly approved utility connections. Violations of this section are subject to penalties under § 152.199, so routine inspection and maintenance records are a standard part of managing properties that rely on this shared-facility arrangement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.34 of the Hamden Housing Code means that shared bathroom facilities are only lawful under a very specific and limited set of conditions tied to unit size and fixture condition. If a tenant believes their shared-facility arrangement does not meet all three criteria—room count, floor area, and fixture condition—they may have grounds to raise a housing code violation. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Hamden Director of Health or a local housing authority, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with § 152.199 penalty provisions.
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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