Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.300
Rooming houses and hotels—Registers (Bridgeport Housing Code)
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Said licensee under this chapter shall keep a register in which, before permitting the occupancy of any room for hire, he shall cause to be legibly written, in the English language, the true name of each person lodging or hiring a room in such house, his permanent address, his place of employment and the initial date of occupancy. Each roomer or guest shall legibly sign said register and furnish the rooming house operator with the information necessary for his completion of the register as aforesaid. The rooming house operator shall place in such register the date of the termination of occupancy of each roomer or guest. The register shall be at all times subject to the inspection of the director of health or any authorized agent designated by him.
Under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 15.12.300, licensed rooming house and hotel operators are required to maintain a written register documenting each occupant's full name, permanent address, place of employment, and the date they first occupied a room—all recorded in legible English before the room is made available. Each guest or roomer must personally sign the register and supply the information needed to complete it. The register must also reflect when each occupant's stay ends, and it must be available for inspection by the city's director of health or a designated agent at any time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators licensed under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 15.12.300 generally maintain an up-to-date register that captures each occupant's true name, permanent address, employer, and move-in date before the room is occupied. Compliant operators also record the termination date when a roomer or guest vacates, and they keep the register accessible so that the director of health or an authorized agent can inspect it without delay. Ensuring that each guest personally signs the register and provides the required details before occupancy is a standard part of the intake process under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 15.12.300, roomers and guests have a corresponding obligation to legibly sign the register and provide accurate information—including their name, permanent address, and place of employment—to the rooming house operator. This provision also means that the register documenting your occupancy dates is subject to oversight by the city's director of health, which can serve as an official record of your tenancy. If you have questions about how this register requirement affects your rights or your occupancy record, tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services in Bridgeport can help explain your options.
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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