Gaylord, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 151.30
SPACE AND OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
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No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be let for occupancy to another which does not comply with the following requirements. (A) Ceiling height. At least one-half of the floor area of every habitable room shall have a ceiling height of at least seven feet, including halls, excluding bathrooms and toilet compartments, measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. No portion of the floor area where the ceiling height is less than seven feet may be considered as part of the floor area when computing for maximum permissible occupancy. (B) Floor area. (1) Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall contain at least 150 square feet of floor space for the first occupant and at least 100 additional square feet of floor space for each additional occupant; the total floor space to be calculated on the basis of total habitable room area. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor area. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by two or more persons shall contain at least 40 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof. (2) Every rooming unit occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor area. Every rooming unit occupied for sleeping purposes by two or more persons shall contain at least 40 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof. (Ord. 253, passed 10-5-2005)
Gaylord Ch. 151 Housing Code § 151.30 establishes minimum space standards that must be met before any dwelling or dwelling unit can be rented out. Ceiling height requirements mandate that at least half of every habitable room reach seven feet, and any area falling below that threshold cannot count toward occupancy calculations. Floor area minimums scale with the number of occupants — starting at 150 square feet for one person with 100 additional square feet per additional occupant — and sleeping rooms carry their own per-person minimums regardless of whether the unit is a standard dwelling or a rooming unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators renting property in Gaylord are expected to verify that each unit meets the space and occupancy thresholds set out in § 151.30 before placing any tenant. A compliant operator typically measures habitable room ceiling heights and floor areas, excludes sub-seven-foot zones from occupancy calculations, and ensures that the number of occupants placed in a unit or sleeping room does not exceed what the measured square footage permits. Maintaining documentation of these measurements can help demonstrate compliance if a housing inspection occurs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Gaylord Ch. 151 Housing Code § 151.30, tenants have a right to occupy a unit that meets minimum ceiling height and floor area standards at the time of rental. If a unit appears overcrowded relative to its actual square footage, or if ceiling heights fall short of the required thresholds, that may constitute a housing code violation that can be reported to the local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Gaylord's housing code can help residents understand what options are generally available when a unit may not meet § 151.30's requirements.
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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