Cal. Civ. Code § 8-68f-10
Entry of Dwelling Unit during Tenancy
Operative Text
The lease shall set forth the circumstances under which the landlord may enter the dwelling unit during the tenant's possession thereof, which shall be in addition to the provisions of sections 47a-16 and 47a-16a of the Connecticut General Statutes, and shall provide: (1) The landlord may not enter the dwelling unit without the consent of the tenant except where there is reasonable cause to believe that an emergency exists; (2) The landlord may not enter the dwelling unit without advance notification to the tenant except when there is reasonable cause to believe that an emergency exists or if the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the dwelling unit; (3) A written statement specifying the purpose of the landlord’s entry delivered to the dwelling unit at least forty-eight hours before such entry shall be considered reasonable advance notification; and (4) If the tenant and all adult members of the household are absent from the dwelling unit at the time of entry, the landlord shall leave in the dwelling unit a written statement specifying the date, time and purpose of entry prior to leaving the dwelling unit.
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-10, leases must spell out the conditions under which a landlord is permitted to enter a rented dwelling unit. As a baseline, a landlord generally cannot enter without the tenant's consent or without advance notice, unless a genuine emergency exists or the unit has been abandoned. A written notice delivered to the unit at least 48 hours before entry qualifies as reasonable advance notification, and if no one is home at the time of entry, the landlord must leave a written record of the date, time, and purpose of that visit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-10 typically ensure that their lease agreements explicitly describe the permitted circumstances for unit entry, going beyond what Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-16 and 47a-16a already require. Compliant operators generally deliver written entry notices to the dwelling unit at least 48 hours in advance and, when entering an unoccupied unit, leave behind a written statement documenting the date, time, and reason for the visit. Maintaining clear records of all notices and entries helps demonstrate adherence to the regulation's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-10, tenants have a right to advance notice before a landlord enters their home, and the lease itself must describe when such entry is permitted. If a landlord enters without consent, without proper notice, or fails to leave a written record after entering an unoccupied unit, that may constitute a violation of this regulation as well as Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-16 and 47a-16a. Tenants who believe their entry rights have been violated may consider documenting the incident, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring available remedies through Connecticut's housing court system.
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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