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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04 § 14.04.090

Severability

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Operative Text

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04 § 14.04.090
If any provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall for any reason, be held invalid, the remainder of this Chapter and the application thereof shall not be affected and shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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Plain English

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04 § 14.04.090 is a severability clause, which means that if any single part of Chapter 14.04 is found legally invalid or unenforceable by a court, that finding is contained to that specific part alone. The rest of the chapter's provisions remain intact and continue to operate as written. This type of clause is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when individual components are successfully challenged.

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For Property Managers

Under Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04 § 14.04.090, operators subject to Cambridge's rent regulations should understand that a successful legal challenge to one part of Chapter 14.04 does not nullify the chapter as a whole. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter that have not been specifically invalidated. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting specific provisions helps property managers understand which requirements remain in effect.

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

For Tenants

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04 § 14.04.090 means that tenants retain the protections of Chapter 14.04 even if a particular provision within it is struck down. If a landlord argues that a court ruling on one part of the chapter eliminates other tenant protections, this severability clause is relevant to that claim. Tenants who have questions about how a legal challenge to the chapter affects their rights may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review guidance from the Cambridge Rent Control 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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