Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.107

37.111.107 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.107
(1) Sufficient storage space must be provided for extra bedding and furnishings.
(2) Adequate and convenient janitorial facilities must be provided, including a janitor sink and storage area for equipment and chemicals. A janitor sink is not required for:
(a) tourist homes;
(b) a private home or condominium that is occupied by an owner or manager and that is rented, leased, or furnished in its entirety or in part to transient guests on a daily or weekly basis; and
(c) other establishments as approved by the local regulatory authority.
(3) All rooms, hallways, stairways, and public access areas must be provided with at least ten foot-candles of light.
(4) Floors and walls in toilet and bathing rooms, laundries, janitorial closets, and similar rooms subject to large amounts of moisture must be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
(5) Floor and wall-mounted furnishings must be easily moved to allow for cleaning or mounted in such a manner as to allow for cleaning around and under such furnishings.
(6) Bathing facilities must be provided with anti-slip surfaces or mats.
(7) Handwashing sinks and bathing facilities must be provided with water at a temperature of at least 100 ° F (38 ° C) and not more than 120 ° F (49 ° C).
(8) Establishment property must be maintained to minimize the presence of insects, rodents, and other vermin which may affect public health.
(9) The local regulatory authority may require licensed pesticide services for persistent pest infestations.
(10) Adequate ventilation must be provided to prevent excess moisture and odors.
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Plain English

Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.107 establishes a set of physical and maintenance standards that lodging establishments in Montana must meet. These requirements cover storage space, janitorial facilities, lighting levels, surface materials in wet areas, anti-slip bathing surfaces, hot water temperature ranges, pest control, and ventilation. Certain provisions, such as the janitor sink requirement, include specific exemptions for tourist homes, owner-occupied rentals, and other establishments approved by the local regulatory authority.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 26, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators subject to Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.107 generally maintain their properties to satisfy each enumerated physical standard, including providing at least ten foot-candles of light in all common areas, ensuring hot water is delivered between 100°F and 120°F, and keeping floors and walls in moisture-prone rooms smooth and cleanable. Compliant operators also keep anti-slip surfaces or mats in bathing areas, maintain adequate ventilation, and take proactive steps to minimize insect, rodent, and vermin presence. Where a persistent pest infestation arises, the local regulatory authority has the power under this section to require the use of licensed pesticide services.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Guests and tenants in Montana lodging establishments covered by Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.107 are entitled to accommodations that meet these baseline physical standards, including safe lighting, properly maintained wet-area surfaces, anti-slip bathing facilities, and water within the specified temperature range. If conditions appear to fall short of these requirements — such as inadequate lighting, pest infestations, or improperly maintained surfaces — one general path is to raise the concern with the local regulatory authority, which has enforcement responsibilities under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand what options may be available when these standards are not being met.

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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