Cromwell, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 150 (2026) § 150-9
Word usage (Cromwell Landlord Registration)
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Whenever used, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of either gender shall include both genders.
Section 150-9 of Cromwell, Connecticut's Code of Ordinances establishes a standard rule of grammatical construction for Chapter 150. Under this provision, words written in the singular also carry plural meaning, words written in the plural also carry singular meaning, and any gendered term encompasses all genders. This ensures that the chapter's rules apply broadly and consistently, regardless of how a word happens to be phrased.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 150-9 means that landlords and property managers should read the definitions and requirements in Chapter 150 flexibly with respect to number and gender. For example, a rule written about 'a tenant' applies equally to multiple tenants, and a rule referencing 'he' or 'she' applies to any person. Operators familiar with this interpretive rule are better positioned to understand the full scope of their obligations under the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 150-9 establishes that the language of Chapter 150 is meant to be read inclusively — a rule that mentions a single landlord or uses a particular pronoun still applies to all landlords and all tenants regardless of number or gender. This means tenants should not assume a protection is unavailable simply because the text uses singular or gendered phrasing. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this interpretive rule interacts with specific protections in the chapter.
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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