Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 (2026) § 9-137
Suspension of permits of roominghouses (Groton Art. IV Div. 2: Administration and Enforcement)
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(a) The housing official is hereby authorized, with the consent of the owner, occupant, or person in charge, to enter, inspect, examine and survey all roominghouses between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If any owner, occupant or other person in charge of a rooming unit or roominghouse subject to the provisions of this code refuses, impedes, inhibits, interferes with, restricts, or obstructs entry and free access to every part of the structure or premises where inspection authorized by this article is sought, the administrative authority may seek, in a court of competent jurisdiction, an order that such owner, occupant or other person in charge, cease and desist with such interference. (b) Whenever, upon inspection of any roominghouse, the housing official finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provision of this article, or of any applicable rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the housing official shall give notice in writing to the operator of such roominghouse, that unless such conditions are corrected within a reasonable time, the operator's permit will be suspended. At the end of such period of time, the housing official shall reinspect such roominghouse, under the conditions of his first entry, and inspection, as set forth in this subsection, and if he determines that such conditions have not been corrected, he shall issue an order suspending the operator's permit.
Section 9-137 of Groton's Code of Ordinances establishes a two-part framework for inspecting and regulating roominghouses. The housing official is authorized to enter and inspect roominghouses during standard business hours, and if access is blocked, a court order can be sought to compel cooperation. When violations are found, the operator receives written notice and a reasonable window to correct the problems; if the issues remain unresolved at a follow-up inspection, the operator's permit may be suspended.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-137, compliant roominghouse operators generally allow the housing official access to all parts of the structure and premises during the designated inspection hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. When a written notice of violation is received, operators typically document corrective actions taken within the stated timeframe so that a follow-up inspection can confirm compliance. Failing to address cited conditions by the reinspection can result in permit suspension, which would affect the lawful operation of the roominghouse.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-137 provides a mechanism that can benefit residents of roominghouses by requiring operators to maintain conditions that meet local code standards. If an operator's permit is suspended following a failed reinspection under this provision, that outcome reflects a formal finding that violations were not corrected. Tenants who believe conditions in their roominghouse are unsafe or non-compliant may consider contacting Groton's housing office to inquire about the inspection process, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization 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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