Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-2 § 10-2.21
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The provisions of this Section are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-2 § 10-2.21 establishes a severability rule for the rent regulation ordinance, meaning that if any single part of the ordinance is struck down by a court as unconstitutional or otherwise legally invalid, that ruling applies only to that specific part. The rest of the ordinance's provisions remain in full force and effect, unaffected by the court's decision. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve as much of the regulatory framework as possible even when individual components are successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-2 § 10-2.21, a court ruling that invalidates one portion of the rent regulation ordinance does not automatically nullify the obligations that landlords and property managers have under other sections. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining provisions of the ordinance unless and until a specific provision is itself declared invalid. Staying current on any court decisions affecting the ordinance helps operators understand which, if any, specific requirements may no longer be in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-2 § 10-2.21 means that tenants retain the protections afforded by the broader rent regulation ordinance even if a court invalidates one particular section of it. If a landlord claims that a court ruling has eliminated certain tenant protections, tenants can look closely at whether that ruling actually addressed the specific provision at issue. Tenant-rights organizations and local rent boards can be useful resources for understanding which parts of the ordinance remain operative following any legal challenge.
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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