Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-4b
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Per Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-16, every occupant of a residential rental housing unit or rooming unit shall not unreasonably withhold from the owner thereof, or his/her agent or employee, consent to access any part of such dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit, or its premises, 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.
Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-4b, which incorporates Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-16, residential tenants and rooming-unit occupants are required not to unreasonably block a property owner, agent, or employee from entering their unit or its premises. The purpose of such access is limited to making repairs or alterations needed to bring the property into compliance with local housing regulations or lawful orders issued under them. The rule establishes a mutual framework: access must be sought for a legitimate compliance purpose, and consent may not be withheld without reasonable grounds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-4b generally document the specific compliance-related purpose before requesting entry, ensuring the request is tied to repairs or alterations required by the chapter or a lawful order issued under it. Compliant operators typically provide reasonable notice and coordinate access in a manner that respects the occupant's reasonable expectations, rather than demanding entry without explanation. Maintaining clear records of the compliance need and the access request can help demonstrate that entry was sought for a proper purpose under this provision.
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. 18 § 18-4b gives occupants the right to expect that any owner-requested access is tied to a genuine compliance purpose — not an open-ended right of entry. Tenants retain the ability to raise unreasonable or improperly justified access demands as a concern, and may contact the Ansonia housing or code enforcement office if they believe access is being sought outside the scope this provision allows. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help occupants understand what constitutes a reasonable versus unreasonable withholding of consent under this rule.
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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