Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.160
INSPECTIONS; RIGHT OF ACCESS (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
The Director of Health shall make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and premises located within the city. For the purpose of making the inspections, the Director of Health is hereby authorized to enter, examine, and survey at all reasonable times all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises. The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit and rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the Director of Health free access to the dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit and its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of the inspection, examination and survey. Each occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof, or his agent or employee, access to any part of the dwelling or dwelling unit, or its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of making the repairs and 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. (1967 Code, § 9-2) Penalty, see § 10.99
Under Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.160, the city's Director of Health is empowered to enter and inspect any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or premises within Waterbury at all reasonable times to assess housing conditions. Both owners and occupants are required to provide the Director of Health with free access for these inspections. Additionally, occupants must allow owners, their agents, or employees access to carry out repairs or alterations needed to comply with chapter 154 or any lawful order issued under it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.160, property owners and managers in Waterbury are generally expected to cooperate fully with the Director of Health during scheduled or announced inspections at all reasonable times. Compliant operators also ensure that their agents or employees can access units to perform repairs or alterations required by chapter 154 or related lawful orders, coordinating with occupants to arrange that access. Maintaining clear communication with tenants about the purpose and timing of entry helps demonstrate good-faith compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.160 establishes that occupants have a corresponding obligation to allow the Director of Health access for inspections and to allow owners or their representatives entry for necessary repairs at all reasonable times. Tenants who believe an inspection or access request falls outside what this provision permits may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Waterbury housing regulations. If a landlord's access requests appear to go beyond the repair and compliance purposes outlined in § 154.160, tenants have the option of raising that concern with the appropriate local authority or seeking guidance on available remedies.
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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