Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-36
Terms - how construed
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Section 4-36 Terms - how construed
A. Unless another meaning is clearly indicated by the context, the words listed in this Article shall have the
meanings indicated in this Article, and such meanings shall be used in the interpretation and enforcement of
this code.
B. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in other zoning, fire, building or health ordinances of
the Town of Killingly, they shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in those ordinances.
C. Where terms are not defined under the provisions of this code or under the provisions of other ordinances of
the Town of Killingly, they shall have ascribed to them their ordinarily accepted meanings or such as the
context herein may imply.
D.Section 4-36 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code establishes a hierarchy for how defined terms are to be interpreted throughout the code. Words defined within the code carry those specific meanings; terms not defined there draw their meaning from other Killingly zoning, fire, building, or health ordinances; and any remaining undefined terms are given their ordinary, commonly accepted meanings. This layered approach ensures consistent interpretation and enforcement across the rental housing standards framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 4-36, operators managing rental properties subject to the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code should be aware that the definitions governing their obligations come first from the code itself, then from related town ordinances, and finally from ordinary usage. When reviewing compliance requirements, a compliant operator consults the defined terms within Ch. 4 Art. III before looking to other Killingly ordinances for clarification. Understanding this interpretive hierarchy helps property managers apply the code's standards accurately and consistently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-36 sets out the rules for how terms in the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code are to be understood, which can matter when a dispute arises over what a particular provision requires. If a term's meaning is contested in an enforcement or complaint context, this provision directs that the code's own definitions control, followed by other town ordinances, and then ordinary meaning. Tenants who believe a term is being misapplied may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Killingly's Ch. 4 Art. III framework.
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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