Abington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 35 § 35-9
Severability (Abington Condominium Conversions)
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The provisions of this section are severable. If a court declares invalid any such provision or its application to any person or circumstance, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other provision or application.
Chapter 35, Section 35-9 of Abington's Code of Bylaws contains a standard severability clause, meaning the rental regulations in Chapter 35 are designed to stand independently of one another. If a court were to strike down any single provision or its application to a particular person or situation, the rest of the chapter's rules would remain fully in effect. This type of clause is common in local ordinances and is intended to preserve as much of the law as possible even when part of it is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 35-9, a legal challenge that invalidates one part of Abington's rental regulations does not automatically undermine a landlord's obligations under the remaining provisions. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of Chapter 35 unless a court specifically rules otherwise on a particular provision. Staying informed about any court decisions affecting Chapter 35 is a practical part of managing rental property in Abington.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 35-9 means that if one rule in Abington's Chapter 35 rental regulations is struck down by a court, the protections provided by the other provisions remain intact and enforceable. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the full set of Chapter 35 rights unless a specific provision has been declared invalid. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Abington's local ordinances can help clarify which provisions remain in force at any given time.
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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