Short answer
Give reasonable written or oral notice before entering; enter only at reasonable times
When: Before each non-emergency entry (reasonable notice; no fixed number of hours in the statute)
Give the tenant reasonable written or oral notice before entering to inspect, repair or show the unit, and enter only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. Do not use entry to harass the tenant.
"The landlord shall give the tenant reasonable written or oral notice of his intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times, except in case of emergency."
cga.ct.gov
"A landlord shall not abuse the right of entry or use such right of entry to harass the tenant."
cga.ct.gov
Source: cga.ct.gov · Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: high · Full rule details
Give reasonable written or oral notice before entering; enter only at reasonable times Verified
Deadline: Before each non-emergency entry (reasonable notice; no fixed number of hours in the statute)
Give the tenant reasonable written or oral notice before entering to inspect, repair or show the unit, and enter only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. Do not use entry to harass the tenant.
Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Connecticut · Topic: Notice before entry
Who it covers: No fixed number of hours is set in the statute. Entry without consent is allowed only in an emergency, under a court order, if the tenant abandoned the unit, or under § 47a-16a (extended absence).
"The landlord shall give the tenant reasonable written or oral notice of his intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times, except in case of emergency."
cga.ct.gov
"A landlord shall not abuse the right of entry or use such right of entry to harass the tenant."
cga.ct.gov
Notes: CGS § 47a-16.
Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: high · Status: verified · Report a correction