Cal. Civ. Code § 8-68f-9
Pre-occupancy and Pre‐termination Inspections
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The lease shall provide that the landlord and the tenant, or their respective representatives, shall inspect the dwelling unit prior to commencement of occupancy. The landlord shall furnish the tenant with a written statement of the condition of the dwelling unit and the appliances and equipment provided in the dwelling unit. The landlord and the tenant shall sign the statement, and the landlord shall retain a copy of the statement in the tenant’s file. The landlord shall inspect the dwelling unit at the time the tenant vacates it to determine any damage charges in accordance with section 8-68f-8(2) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The tenant shall be afforded the opportunity to be present at the inspection, unless the tenant vacates without notice to the landlord.
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-9, a joint inspection of the dwelling unit is required before a tenant moves in, and the landlord must produce a written condition statement covering the unit, its appliances, and equipment. Both parties sign that statement, and the landlord keeps a copy in the tenant's file. A second inspection must occur when the tenant vacates, and that inspection is used to determine any damage charges under the related provision; the tenant has the right to be present at that move-out inspection unless they leave without giving the landlord notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-9 generally conduct a documented walk-through with the incoming tenant before occupancy begins, producing a written condition statement that both parties sign and that is retained in the tenant's file. At move-out, a compliant operator schedules the departure inspection and notifies the tenant of their right to attend, using the resulting findings as the basis for any damage charges assessed under § 8-68f-8(2). Maintaining thorough, dated records of both inspections — including signed statements and any supporting photographs — is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-9 gives tenants the right to participate in both a pre-occupancy inspection and a move-out inspection, and to receive a signed written statement of the unit's condition at the start of the tenancy. That move-in statement can be an important reference point if damage charges are later disputed under § 8-68f-8(2), since it documents the unit's baseline condition. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision were not honored may consider raising the issue with a local tenant-rights organization or a Connecticut housing authority for 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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