Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-2
Inspections; right of entry of health officer, etc
Operative Text
The health officer is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and premises located within the city, in order that he may perform his duty of safeguarding the health and safety of the occupants of dwellings and of the general public. For the purpose of making such inspections the health officer is hereby authorized to enter, examine, and survey at all reasonable times all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises. The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit, and rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the health officer free access to such dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit and its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination, and survey. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof, or his agent or employees, access to any part of such dwelling or dwelling unit, or its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or with any lawful rule or regulation adopted or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-2 establishes the authority of the city's health officer to enter and inspect dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and their surrounding premises at all reasonable times in order to assess health and safety conditions. Both owners and occupants are required to provide the health officer with free access for these inspections. Separately, occupants must also allow property owners, their agents, or employees access to carry out repairs or alterations needed to bring the property into compliance with the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-2, compliant property owners and managers generally cooperate with the health officer's inspection requests and provide access at all reasonable times. Operators also typically ensure that their agents or employees can access units when repairs or alterations are necessary to meet the chapter's standards. Maintaining clear communication with occupants about the timing and purpose of such access is a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-2 gives occupants a role in the inspection process: the health officer has the authority to enter at all reasonable times, and occupants are expected to provide that access. At the same time, the provision limits owner access to situations involving repairs or alterations required for compliance with the chapter, meaning access requests should generally be tied to a legitimate maintenance or compliance purpose. Tenants who have questions about whether an access request falls within these boundaries may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full ordinance.
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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