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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.180

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Operative Text

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.180
A. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit civil rights granted or hereinafter afforded by the laws of the federal government or of the Commonwealth.
B. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to exempt or relieve any person from any liability, duty, penalty or punishment provided by any present or future law of the Commonwealth or the United States, other than any such law which purports to require or permit the doing of any act which would be unlawful under this chapter.
C. Any remedies provided by this chapter shall be cumulative with any other remedies provided by local, state or federal law.
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Plain English

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.180 establishes that the rent regulation chapter operates alongside—not instead of—other applicable laws. Rights and protections granted by Massachusetts or federal law remain fully intact, and the chapter does not shield anyone from duties or penalties imposed by those broader legal frameworks. Any remedies available under this chapter stack on top of remedies available under local, state, or federal law, meaning multiple legal avenues can apply to the same situation simultaneously.

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For Property Managers

Under Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.180, compliant operators recognize that satisfying the requirements of this rent regulation chapter does not discharge obligations arising from state or federal law. Property owners and managers generally account for overlapping legal frameworks—such as fair housing statutes, state consumer protection laws, and federal regulations—when structuring their practices. Because remedies are cumulative, a single course of conduct may give rise to claims under more than one legal authority at the same time.

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. 2.76 § 2.76.180 means that tenants retain all rights afforded by Massachusetts law and federal law in addition to whatever protections this chapter provides. A tenant who believes a violation has occurred may have multiple enforcement paths available simultaneously—such as raising a claim under this chapter, filing a complaint with a relevant state agency, or pursuing remedies under federal fair housing law. Tenant-rights organizations in Cambridge can help individuals understand which bodies of law may apply to a given set of circumstances.

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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