Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 152 art. I (2026) § 152-8
Construction of terms (Mansfield Art. I Landlord Registration)
Operative Text
Whenever used, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of either gender shall include both genders.
Section 152-8 of Mansfield, Connecticut's Code of Ordinances establishes a standard rule of grammatical construction for the housing chapter. 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 applies equally to all genders. This kind of interpretive rule ensures that the ordinance's language is read broadly and consistently, regardless of how a particular word happens to be phrased.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 152-8 means that landlords and property managers should not read the ordinance's requirements as applying only to a single unit, person, or gender simply because a provision uses singular or gendered phrasing. A compliant operator generally interprets the chapter's obligations as covering all applicable units, parties, and individuals regardless of how the text is grammatically framed. Familiarity with this construction rule helps ensure that no requirement is inadvertently overlooked due to a narrow reading of the ordinance's wording.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152-8 provides tenants with an interpretive protection: the ordinance's rights and protections apply regardless of whether the text uses singular or plural forms, or references a particular gender. This means a tenant should not assume a protection is unavailable simply because a provision's wording does not grammatically match their specific circumstances. Tenants who have questions about how a particular provision applies to them may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full ordinance text for context.
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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