Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.67
SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR SLEEPING ROOMS
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In every dwelling unit of two or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor space, and every r oom occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one occupant shall contain at least 50 square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.67 of the Hamden Housing Code 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, while a room shared by multiple occupants must provide at least 50 square feet per person. This rule sets a baseline standard intended to ensure that sleeping spaces meet a minimum threshold of habitability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.67 of the Hamden Housing Code, compliant operators ensure that any room designated or used for sleeping meets the applicable square-footage minimums before tenants occupy the space. For single-occupant sleeping rooms, that means confirming at least 70 square feet of floor space; for rooms shared by more than one person, operators verify that each occupant has at least 50 square feet. Maintaining accurate floor-plan measurements and limiting occupancy to levels consistent with those measurements are practices associated with compliance, given that violations are subject to penalties under § 152.199.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.67 of the Hamden Housing Code gives occupants a right to sleeping rooms that meet minimum size standards — at least 70 square feet for a solo occupant, or at least 50 square feet per person in a shared sleeping room. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may consider documenting the space and contacting Hamden's local housing or code-enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can also help explain how a violation of § 152.67 might be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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