Old Saybrook, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (2026) § 166-11
Adoption of inspection plan by Board of Selectmen (Old Saybrook Rental Housing Standards)
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A. The Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to develop and adopt plans for the inspection of dwelling units subject to this code. B. Before making inspections pursuant to a plan authorized in Subsection A , the Board of Selectmen shall advise the public of the plan to inspect.
Under Old Saybrook, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-11, the Board of Selectmen holds the authority to create and formally adopt plans for inspecting residential dwelling units that fall under the local housing code. Before any inspections under such a plan can actually take place, the Board is required to notify the public about the inspection plan in advance. This provision establishes both the planning authority and a public-notice requirement as prerequisites to conducting inspections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-11, the Board of Selectmen may develop inspection plans that apply to rental dwelling units covered by ch. 166, so property owners and managers should be aware that publicly announced inspection programs may be initiated at any time. Compliant operators generally stay informed of public notices issued by the Board of Selectmen, maintain their units in accordance with the housing code, and ensure access can be provided when an inspection plan is formally announced. Monitoring official town communications and public postings is a common practice for staying ahead of any scheduled inspection activity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-11 of Old Saybrook's Code of Ordinances requires that before any dwelling-unit inspections take place under an adopted plan, the Board of Selectmen must first advise the public — meaning tenants should have an opportunity to learn about upcoming inspections through public notices. Tenants who believe an inspection has occurred without the required public notice being given may have grounds to raise that procedural requirement as a concern with the Board of Selectmen or a local housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut municipal housing codes can help residents understand what public notice should look like and what options may be available if the process was not followed.
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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