Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-112
Owner or occupant to grant right of entry; search warrant to be obtained upon denial; emergency right of entry; penalty
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(a) The owner or occupant of each dwelling, dwelling unit or premises, or the person in charge thereof, upon presentation by the code enforcement officer of proper identification, may give the code enforcement officer entry to the dwelling, dwelling unit, or premises, and free access to every part thereof, provided that no inspection shall be conducted except during the hours designated above, or at such time as is mutually satisfactory to and agreed upon by the code enforcement officer and the owner, agent or occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit. (b) Whenever an owner, occupant or person in charge of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or premises shall deny the code enforcement officer right of entry for the purpose of inspection, examination or survey, the code enforcement officer shall not so enter until he presents a duly issued court order describing the dwelling, dwelling unit or premises, to the owner, occupant or person in charge thereof. (c) Any owner, occupant, or person in charge of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or premises refusing to permit, or impeding entry of and free access to any part of any dwelling, dwelling unit or premises for the purposes of inspection, examination, or survey under the provisions of this subsection and section 8-111 above, shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-112 establishes the rules governing when and how a code enforcement officer may enter a dwelling or dwelling unit for inspection purposes. Owners and occupants may voluntarily allow entry upon the officer's presentation of proper identification, but inspections must occur during designated hours or at a mutually agreed time. If entry is denied, the officer must obtain a court order before proceeding, and anyone who refuses or impedes a lawfully authorized inspection may be found guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-112, compliant property owners and managers generally cooperate with code enforcement inspections by verifying the officer's identification and coordinating access during designated hours or at a mutually agreed time. Operators who wish to deny entry are within their rights to do so, understanding that the officer may then seek a court order authorizing access. Refusing or obstructing entry once a valid court order has been issued can expose an owner or person in charge to misdemeanor liability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-112 gives occupants the right to verify a code enforcement officer's identification before granting entry, and inspections are generally limited to designated hours or times mutually agreed upon. Tenants who deny entry are not automatically in violation, as the provision requires the officer to obtain a court order before entering over an occupant's objection. However, impeding or refusing entry once a valid court order is presented can result in misdemeanor charges, so tenants facing questions about their rights in this area may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource.
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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