Waterford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.240
Right of entry for inspection
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The owner, occupant or other person in charge of a rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, rooming unit, roominghouse or dormitory room, upon presentation of proper identification of the building official or his delegate, a copy of any relevant plan of inspection pursuant to which entry is sought and a schedule of the specific areas and facilities to be inspected, shall give the building official or his delegate entry and free access to every part of the rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, rooming unit or dormitory room or to the premises surrounding any of these.
Waterford Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.240 establishes that rental property owners, occupants, and those in charge of rental dwellings, rooming units, or dormitory rooms must allow the building official or an authorized delegate to enter and inspect the property. Before entry is granted, the official must present proper identification, a copy of the relevant inspection plan, and a schedule identifying the specific areas to be inspected. The rule applies to the interior of the rental unit as well as the surrounding premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Waterford Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.240, compliant property owners and managers generally verify that the building official or delegate has presented all three required items — proper identification, the relevant inspection plan, and a schedule of areas to be inspected — before granting access. Once those credentials are presented, operators are expected to provide entry and free access to every part of the dwelling and surrounding premises. Maintaining records of inspection visits, including the documentation presented by officials, is a practice commonly associated with orderly compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Waterford Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.240 means that a building official seeking entry to your rental unit is required to present proper identification, a copy of the applicable inspection plan, and a schedule of the specific areas to be inspected before you are obligated to grant access. Tenants have an interest in confirming that all three elements are provided prior to allowing entry. If you have questions about whether an inspection was conducted properly or about your rights during the process, tenant-rights organizations or local housing resources can help explain how this provision applies generally.
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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