Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-5-21
Sleeping area (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
In every apartment of two or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant must contain at least 70 square feet of floor area. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one occupant must contain at least 50 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-5-21 establishes minimum floor-area requirements for sleeping rooms in apartments with two or more rooms. A bedroom used by a single occupant must have at least 70 square feet of floor space, while a bedroom shared by multiple occupants must provide at least 50 square feet per person. These standards are intended to ensure that sleeping spaces meet a basic threshold of habitability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-5-21, compliant operators verify the actual floor area of every sleeping room before designating it for occupancy. A room intended for one sleeper must measure at least 70 square feet, and any room housing more than one person must provide at least 50 square feet for each occupant. Operators generally document room dimensions and factor occupancy limits into lease terms and rental listings to reflect these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-5-21 gives occupants a basis to question whether their sleeping space meets the legally required minimums — 70 square feet for a solo occupant or 50 square feet per person in a shared room. If a sleeping room appears to fall short of these thresholds, tenants may raise the violation with local code enforcement or housing inspection authorities. Tenant-rights organizations in the Rochester area can help residents understand how this provision applies and what general enforcement paths are available.
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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