Barkhamsted, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (2026) § 98-5
Nonapplicability; inspections (Barkhamsted Certificates of Apartment Occupancy)
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any structure which has been constructed or substantially reconstructed within the five-year period immediately before the date such certificate of occupancy would otherwise be required under this chapter. No apartment shall be inspected more than once in a twelve-month period.
Under Barkhamsted, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-5, two distinct limitations apply to the town's rental inspection program. First, structures that were newly built or substantially reconstructed within the five years preceding the point at which a certificate of occupancy would otherwise be required are exempt from the chapter's requirements entirely. Second, regardless of any other provision, no individual apartment unit may be subjected to inspection more than once within any twelve-month period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Barkhamsted should be aware that under ch. 98 § 98-5, newly constructed or substantially reconstructed buildings may qualify for a five-year exemption from the chapter's certificate-of-occupancy requirements. Compliant operators typically document the construction or reconstruction date to substantiate any exemption claim. Additionally, property managers generally track inspection dates for each unit to ensure that no apartment is scheduled or subjected to a second inspection within the same twelve-month window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Barkhamsted, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-5, tenants have a right to know that their apartment cannot be inspected more than once in any twelve-month period, which serves as a built-in protection against repeated or harassing inspections. If a tenant believes a second inspection is being scheduled within that window, general enforcement paths include raising the limitation directly with the town's relevant code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Connecticut municipal ordinances. Tenants living in newer buildings may also want to understand whether the five-year construction exemption applies to their unit and how that affects the chapter's overall protections.
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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