New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 200
Inspection by enforcing officers; right of owners to enter premises to make repairs (New Haven Housing Code)
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The enforcing officer is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and premises located within this city in order that they may perform their duty of enforcing this Code and thereby safeguarding the health and safety and welfare of the occupants of dwellings and of the general public. For the purpose of making such inspections, the enforcing officer is hereby authorized to enter, examine, and survey at all reasonable times all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and premises. The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit, and rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the enforcing officer free access to such dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit and its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey. Each occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof, or their agent or employee, access to any part of such dwelling or dwelling unit, or its premises, at all reasonable times, for the purpose of making such repairs and/or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this title or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this title.
New Haven Code of Ordinances tit. V § 200 establishes that city enforcement officers have the authority to inspect dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and premises at all reasonable times to ensure compliance with the housing code and to protect occupant health and safety. Owners, occupants, and persons in charge of such properties are required to provide inspectors with free access when requested. Separately, tenants must also allow property owners or their agents to enter at all reasonable times when access is needed to make repairs or alterations required by the code or by a lawful order issued under it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Haven Code of Ordinances tit. V § 200, compliant property operators generally ensure that city enforcement officers are granted unobstructed access to all units and common areas during reasonable hours when an inspection is requested. Operators also coordinate with tenants to arrange entry for repairs or alterations needed to bring the property into compliance with the housing code or any related lawful order. Maintaining clear communication with tenants about the purpose and timing of entry is a common practice for operators seeking to meet the access requirements this provision describes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Haven Code of Ordinances tit. V § 200 gives city enforcement officers the right to inspect your dwelling at all reasonable times, which means you may be asked to provide access for housing code inspections aimed at protecting health and safety. The provision also requires tenants to allow landlords or their agents to enter at reasonable times specifically to make repairs or alterations necessary for code compliance or to fulfill a lawful order. If you have concerns about how access rights are being exercised under this provision, tenant-rights organizations in New Haven or the city's relevant enforcement office can be resources for understanding the general scope of those rights.
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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