New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-44
Entry and free access upon presentation of necessary documents
Operative Text
The owner, operator or occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit, upon presentation by the chief building inspector or the director of health of proper identification, a copy of any relevant plan of inspection pursuant to which entry is sought, and a schedule of the specific areas and facilities to be inspected, shall give the chief building inspector or the director of health or their authorized representatives entry and free access to every part of the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit and premises.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-44 establishes that when the city's chief building inspector or director of health presents proper identification along with a copy of the relevant inspection plan and a schedule of the specific areas to be inspected, the owner, operator, or occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit must allow those officials — or their authorized representatives — full access to every part of the property. The rule creates a conditional right of entry: the officials must present specific documents before access is required. This provision applies to all covered residential properties within New Britain's jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-44, compliant property owners and operators generally ensure that anyone responsible for a dwelling — including on-site managers or occupants — understands that entry must be granted once the chief building inspector or director of health presents the required identification, inspection plan, and area schedule. Operators commonly maintain clear communication with tenants so that access can be coordinated smoothly when officials arrive with the proper documentation. Keeping records of any inspection visits, including the documents presented, is a practice consistent with orderly property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-44 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 means that a tenant occupying a dwelling unit is also covered by this access requirement — but only after the chief building inspector or director of health presents proper identification, a copy of the inspection plan, and a schedule of areas to be inspected. Tenants who believe an entry was conducted without the required documentation being presented may have grounds to raise that concern with the relevant city department or a local tenant-rights organization. Understanding what documents officials are required to show before entry can help tenants recognize whether a particular inspection visit complied with § 13-44.
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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