East Peoria — Title 3 Ch. 17 Roominghouses § 3-17-9
Sleeping room; minimum space required
Operative Text
No chamber in any such roominghouse shall be occupied as a sleeping room unless there is at least 80 square feet of floor space per single occupant and not less than seven feet in height from the floor to the ceiling; provided, however, in no case shall there be less than 50 square feet of floor space per occupant.
East Peoria Title 3 Ch. 17 § 3-17-9 establishes minimum physical standards for sleeping rooms in roominghouses. A room used for sleeping must have at least 80 square feet of floor space for a single occupant and a ceiling height of no less than seven feet. When a room houses more than one occupant, the floor space per person must never fall below 50 square feet regardless of the total number of residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under East Peoria Title 3 Ch. 17 § 3-17-9, operators of roominghouses generally measure and document the floor area and ceiling height of each sleeping room before allowing occupancy. A compliant operator ensures that single-occupant rooms meet the 80-square-foot floor space threshold and that all rooms reach the seven-foot ceiling height minimum. When multiple occupants share a room, operators track the per-person floor space to confirm it does not drop below the 50-square-foot floor.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
East Peoria Title 3 Ch. 17 § 3-17-9 gives roominghouse residents a right to sleeping quarters that meet specific size and height minimums. If a room appears to fall short of the 80-square-foot standard for a single occupant, the 50-square-foot per-person floor for shared rooms, or the seven-foot ceiling height, that may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe their room does not meet these standards can document the conditions, contact the local code enforcement or housing authority in East Peoria, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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