Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-55
Locks
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No person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit unless all exterior doors of the dwelling or dwelling unit are equipped with safe, functioning locking devices.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-55 establishes that any dwelling or dwelling unit offered for occupancy must have all exterior doors fitted with locking devices that are both safe and in working order. The rule applies at the point of letting — meaning before a tenant takes occupancy — and covers every exterior door, not just the main entry. A property that lacks functioning locks on any exterior door does not meet this baseline habitability standard under the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-55, compliant property operators ensure that every exterior door of a dwelling or dwelling unit is equipped with a safe, functioning locking device before a new tenancy begins. This includes inspecting all exterior doors — not just front entries — prior to each occupancy to confirm locks are operational and in good repair. Operators generally document the condition of locks at move-in as part of routine property management practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-55 gives tenants a baseline expectation that all exterior doors of their dwelling will have safe, working locks from the start of their occupancy. If a lock is missing, broken, or otherwise unsafe, this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint filed with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority in Glastonbury. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord has not met this standard.
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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