Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.66
FLOOR SPACE
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Every dwelling unit shall contain at least 150 square feet of floor space for the first occupant thereof and at least 100 additional square feet of floor space for every additional occupant thereof, the floor space to be calculated on the basis of total habitable room area. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.66 of the Hamden Housing Code establishes minimum floor space requirements for dwelling units. The first occupant must have at least 150 square feet of total habitable room area, and each additional occupant requires at least 100 more square feet. Floor space is measured based on the total area of habitable rooms, not the entire unit footprint.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.66 of the Hamden Housing Code, compliant operators ensure that each dwelling unit meets the tiered square footage minimums before occupancy is established. A unit housing one person must contain at least 150 square feet of habitable room area, with 100 additional square feet required for each subsequent occupant. Operators generally document the habitable square footage of each unit and factor occupancy limits into their leasing practices to remain within these thresholds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.66 of the Hamden Housing Code gives occupants a baseline right to a minimum amount of habitable floor space — 150 square feet for the first person and 100 square feet for each additional person. If a unit appears to fall below these minimums, tenants may report the condition to the Hamden housing enforcement authority as a potential code violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand how this provision applies and what general enforcement paths, such as filing a complaint or raising the violation in a housing proceeding, 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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