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Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.020

Applicability of definitions in Chapter 15.16 to this chapter (Bridgeport Housing Code)

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Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.020
All definitions interpreted in Chapter 15.16 shall be applicable to this chapter.
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Plain English

Section 15.12.020 of the Bridgeport Municipal Code establishes that any terms defined in Chapter 15.16 carry the same meaning when used in Chapter 15.12. This cross-reference provision ensures consistent interpretation across both chapters, so a word or phrase defined in one place does not take on a different meaning in the other. It functions as a definitional bridge between the two chapters of the housing code.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 15.12 should be aware that, per § 15.12.020, the defined terms they encounter in this chapter draw their meaning from Chapter 15.16. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the definitions chapter to ensure they are applying terms correctly across both chapters. Reviewing Chapter 15.16 alongside Chapter 15.12 helps avoid misinterpretation of key regulatory language.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 15.12.020, tenants reading Chapter 15.12 of the Bridgeport Municipal Code can look to Chapter 15.16 for the official definitions of any terms used in that chapter. Understanding how key terms are defined may be relevant when evaluating rights or potential violations under the code. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bridgeport's municipal code can help explain how specific definitions apply in a given 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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