New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-172
Minimum floor space required for occupancy
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Every dwelling unit shall contain at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor space for the first occupant and at least one hundred (100) square feet of floor space for every additional occupant thereof; the floor space to be calculated on the basis of total habitable room area.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 8 § 13-172, every dwelling unit must meet a minimum floor space standard tied to the number of people living there. The first occupant requires at least 150 square feet of habitable room area, and each additional occupant requires at least 100 square feet more. Floor space is measured using total habitable room area, not the entire footprint of the unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in New Britain should ensure that each dwelling unit they rent or allow to be occupied meets the floor space thresholds set out in § 13-172 before placing tenants. A compliant operator generally calculates total habitable room area and verifies that the unit provides 150 square feet for a single occupant, plus 100 square feet for each additional resident. Keeping records of unit square footage and occupancy limits helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-172 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances establishes a right to a minimum amount of habitable space based on how many people occupy a dwelling unit. If a tenant believes their unit falls below the required floor space thresholds, they may raise that condition as a potential housing code violation with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help residents understand how this standard applies and what general options exist for addressing substandard housing conditions.
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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