Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-8
INSPECTION
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A. Authority To Inspect: The Building Inspector or Fire Inspector is authorized and directed to make inspections to determine whether dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, accessory structures and premises, hotels and motels located within this City conform to requirements of this Chapter and other applicable Chapters of the City Code. B. Right Of Entry: 1. Free Access: For the purpose of making such inspections, the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector is authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, accessory structures and premises, hotels and motels. The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, accessory structure and its premises, hotels and motels shall grant the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector free access thereto at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey. 2. Denied Access: In the event the owner or occupant shall refuse access to any premises, then the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector shall have authority to enter any of such premises after written notice has been given to the owner, occupant or his/her agent. (1997 Code)
Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING § 9-2-8 establishes that the city's Building Inspector and Fire Inspector have the authority to enter and examine residential properties—including dwelling units, rooming units, hotels, motels, and accessory structures—to check compliance with the City Code. Inspections must occur at reasonable times, and both owners and occupants are required to allow access. If access is refused, the inspector may still enter after providing written notice to the owner, occupant, or their agent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Colona § 9-2-8, compliant property owners and managers generally cooperate with Building Inspector and Fire Inspector visits at reasonable times, ensuring that neither they nor their tenants obstruct access to any part of the property. Operators typically maintain clear communication with occupants so that inspection access is not inadvertently denied. When an inspector provides written notice following a refusal, the inspector retains legal authority to enter regardless, so proactive cooperation is the standard practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Colona § 9-2-8 grants the Building Inspector and Fire Inspector the right to inspect your dwelling unit at reasonable times to verify that it meets City Code standards—a process that can help surface habitability or safety issues. As an occupant, you are required to allow access at reasonable times, though inspections should not occur at unreasonable hours. If you believe an inspection was conducted improperly or you have concerns about your unit's conditions, tenant-rights organizations or your local city offices can help you understand the complaint and enforcement processes available under this provision.
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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