Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 (2026) § 9-134
Same—Right of entry (Groton Art. IV Div. 2: Administration and Enforcement)
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The housing code board of appeals shall have the right of entry at a time mutually agreeable to the board and the appellant.
Under Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-134, the housing code board of appeals is granted authority to enter a property as part of the appeals process, but only at a time that both the board and the appellant have agreed upon. This mutual-agreement requirement means neither party can unilaterally dictate when the entry occurs. The provision balances the board's oversight function with the appellant's interest in scheduling access at a reasonable time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-134, if a property is the subject of an appeal before Groton's housing code board of appeals, the board holds a right of entry to inspect the premises. Compliant operators generally cooperate in scheduling a mutually agreeable time for that entry rather than refusing or obstructing access. Keeping records of any scheduling communications with the board is a practice commonly associated with orderly compliance during the appeals process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-134 establishes that the housing code board of appeals may enter a property during an appeal, but only at a time agreed upon by both the board and the appellant. If a tenant is a party to an appeal, this provision means the entry cannot be scheduled without their agreement on timing. Tenants involved in an appeal before Groton's housing code board of appeals may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this right of entry fits into the broader appeals process.
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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