Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.040
Right of owner to enter premises to make repairs (Bridgeport Housing Code)
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Each occupant of dwelling or dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof, or his agent or employee access to any part of such dwelling or dwelling unit, or all 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 chapter or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.040, occupants of a dwelling or dwelling unit are required to allow the owner, or the owner's agent or employee, to access any part of the property at all reasonable times when the purpose of that access is to make repairs or alterations needed to comply with the housing code or a lawful order issued under it. The rule balances the occupant's use of the space with the owner's obligation to maintain code-compliant conditions. Access is limited to reasonable times and must be tied to a legitimate compliance purpose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.040, compliant property owners and managers generally schedule entry at reasonable hours and communicate clearly that the purpose of access is to perform repairs or alterations required by the housing code or a related lawful order. Operators typically document the compliance-related reason for each entry, such as referencing a specific code provision or inspection order, to demonstrate that access falls within the scope the ordinance permits. Maintaining clear records of notices given and work performed helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.040 establishes that while occupants must allow owner access for code-compliance repairs, that obligation is bounded by the requirement that entry occur at 'all reasonable times' and be tied to a legitimate repair or alteration purpose. Tenants who believe an owner is seeking entry outside those bounds, or for purposes unrelated to code compliance, may have grounds to raise that concern with local housing authorities or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Bridgeport's municipal code. Consulting a tenant-rights resource can help clarify what constitutes a reasonable time and a valid compliance-related purpose under this provision.
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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