Perham, Minn., Mun. Code doc-2834 (2026) § 151.053
SLEEPING SPACE
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Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of room floor space and at least 50 additional square feet of habitable room floor space for every additional occupant thereof. (Ord. 213, passed 2-7-00) Penalty, see § 151.999
Perham Rooming Houses § 151.053 establishes minimum floor-space requirements for sleeping rooms: a room used by a single occupant must have at least 70 square feet of floor space, and each additional occupant requires at least 50 more square feet of habitable floor space. This rule is designed to prevent overcrowding and ensure that sleeping quarters meet a basic standard of livable space. The requirement applies to all rooms occupied for sleeping purposes within rooming houses subject to this code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses covered by Perham Rooming Houses § 151.053 generally measure each sleeping room's floor space before assigning occupants, ensuring that a single-occupant room meets the 70-square-foot minimum and that each additional resident is accommodated by at least 50 additional square feet of habitable space. Maintaining accurate records of room dimensions and current occupancy levels helps demonstrate compliance during inspections. Violations of this section are subject to penalties under § 151.999, so proactive space audits are a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Perham Rooming Houses § 151.053, tenants in rooming houses have a right to sleeping space that meets the minimum floor-area standards — at least 70 square feet for one person, plus 50 square feet of habitable space for each additional occupant. If a sleeping room appears to fall short of these minimums, tenants may document the space and raise the violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Perham's housing code can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available, including how a violation of § 151.053 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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