Sq ft to tenant ratio (by Judy [CA]) Mar 29, 2004 4:43 PM
        RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by Jer [PA]) Mar 29, 2004 5:31 PM
        RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by Scott [OH]) Mar 29, 2004 6:29 PM
        RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by ALDO [WI]) Mar 29, 2004 9:11 PM
        RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by SAM [OR]) Mar 29, 2004 11:01 PM
        RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by BRAD_IN [IN]) Mar 30, 2004 12:10 AM
        RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by Jeanette [CA]) Mar 30, 2004 9:15 AM
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Sq ft to tenant ratio (by Judy[CA])
Posted on: Mar 29, 2004 4:43 PM
Message:
I recently acquired a four unit apartment complex. Does anyone know if there is a sq ft to tenant ratio?

Or a bedroom to tenant ratio? I have 6 tenants in a two bedroom apt about 800+ sq feet. They are Mom and Dad, 20 year old son, 16 and 14 year old daughters and an 8 year old son. Do you know who in City government I should talk too. --128.18.83.40



RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by Jer[PA])
Posted on: Mar 29, 2004 5:31 PM
Message:
Yes there are rule as to how many people to room ratio in most states. Before you contact your local government I would suggest talking to your local landlord association. --68.54.130.247


RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by Scott[OH])
Posted on: Mar 29, 2004 6:29 PM
Message:
my rule is 2 people per bedroom, max. Or you'll have high water bills, plus increased wear and tear on the unit. --67.23.4.206


RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by ALDO[WI])
Posted on: Mar 29, 2004 9:11 PM
Message:
The Federal HUD guidelines say two persons per bedroom. Some local laws state two persons per bedroom, plus one. Check local law, but in any case 6 people is too many for a two bedroom unit. --24.94.248.224


RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by SAM[OR])
Posted on: Mar 29, 2004 11:01 PM
Message:
Doesn't Bedroom also have to be min. 80 sq ft for dbl occupancy too? --12.180.42.46


RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by BRAD_IN[IN])
Posted on: Mar 30, 2004 12:10 AM
Message:
Indiana Board of Health code (law):

Bedroom for one person = (70? or 72?)sq ft.

Bedroom for 2 persons = 120 sq ft.

No one has ever checked us, but it is handy excuse to limit the occupancy. --12.221.233.188



RE: Sq ft to tenant ratio (by Jeanette[CA])
Posted on: Mar 30, 2004 9:15 AM
Message:
California guidelines are 2 people per bedroom plus one. Go to the California Department of Consumer Affairs website and get a copy of the publication "California Tenants - A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibiliteis". This guideline is addressed in this publication. --66.60.177.109