When the Landlord Can Come In
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16 — reasonable notice, at reasonable times, except in an emergency
A tenant does not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, make repairs, supply services or show the unit to buyers, lenders, tenants or contractors.
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- The landlord gives reasonable written or oral notice of the intent to enter, and enters only at reasonable times, except in an emergency.
- The landlord may not abuse the right of entry or use it to harass the tenant.
- Without the tenant's consent, the landlord enters only in an emergency, under a court order, when the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the unit, or as one other section permits.
Sources for this section (1)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16 — When landlord may enter rented unit
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.