Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-9 § 10-9.6
Severability
Operative Text
If any provision of this Section shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such provision shall be considered separately and apart from the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-9 § 10-9.6 establishes a severability rule for the rent regulation ordinance, meaning that if a court with proper authority finds any single part of the ordinance legally invalid, that part is treated as isolated from the rest. The remaining provisions of the ordinance continue to operate as if the invalidated portion never existed. This is a structural safeguard designed to preserve as much of the law as possible when any one piece is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-9 § 10-9.6, a compliant operator generally continues to follow all other provisions of the ordinance even if a court strikes down a specific section. Property owners and managers typically monitor any court rulings that affect the ordinance to understand which, if any, specific obligations have been altered. Because the rest of the ordinance remains in full force, ongoing compliance with unaffected provisions is the standard expectation for operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-9 § 10-9.6 means that tenants retain the protections offered by the broader ordinance even if one particular provision is ruled invalid by a court. If a landlord attempts to use a court ruling on one section as justification for non-compliance with unrelated parts of the ordinance, tenants can point to this severability clause as confirmation that the remaining rules still apply. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling affects their rights may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review guidance from the relevant local rent board.
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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