Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-16a
Notification by tenant of extended absence. When landlord may enter.
Operative Text
Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant shall be required to notify the landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the premises and the landlord thereupon may enter the dwelling unit at reasonable times during such prolonged absence to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed to repairs, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed to services or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen or contractors.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16a, when a tenant anticipates an extended absence from their rental unit, they are generally required to notify the landlord in advance. Once notified, the landlord is permitted to enter the dwelling at reasonable times during that prolonged absence for purposes such as inspections, repairs, improvements, or showing the unit to prospective buyers, lenders, or new tenants. The parties may agree to different arrangements, but absent such an agreement, this notification requirement and the corresponding entry rights apply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16a establishes that a landlord's right to enter during a tenant's extended absence is triggered by the tenant's notification of that absence. Compliant property operators typically document when such notice is received and limit any entries to reasonable times and to the purposes enumerated in the statute, such as inspections, necessary repairs, or showing the unit. Operators who have a written lease or separate agreement that modifies these default rules should ensure those terms are clearly recorded and consistently followed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16a places a general obligation on tenants to inform their landlord when they expect to be away from the unit for an extended period. Once that notice is given, the landlord gains a limited right to enter at reasonable times for specific purposes, so tenants may want to understand what those purposes are and whether any lease agreement alters the default rules. Tenants who believe a landlord has entered without proper basis may consider raising the issue with a local tenant-rights organization or consulting the Connecticut Fair Housing Center for general guidance on available 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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