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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 8.60 § 8.60.130

Severability

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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 8.60 § 8.60.130
The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any section or sections are declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of any remaining section or sections.
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Plain English

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 8.60 § 8.60.130 establishes a severability rule for the city's rent regulation chapter, meaning the chapter is designed to function as a collection of independent parts. If a court with proper authority strikes down one or more sections as legally invalid, that ruling applies only to those specific sections. The rest of the chapter continues to operate with full legal effect, unaffected by the court's finding.

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For Property Managers

Under ch. 8.60 § 8.60.130, the rent regulation framework that governs Cambridge rental properties is structured to remain largely intact even if a court invalidates a particular provision. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other sections of ch. 8.60 that have not been struck down, since each section stands on its own legal footing. Staying current with any court rulings that affect specific provisions helps property owners and managers understand which obligations remain in force.

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

For Tenants

Section 8.60.130 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in ch. 8.60 are not automatically undone simply because a court invalidates a different part of the chapter. Tenants can generally continue to rely on sections that have not been declared invalid, and may raise the continued validity of those provisions when asserting rights or responding to disputes. Tenant-rights organizations or a local rent board can help clarify which parts of ch. 8.60 remain in effect following any court decision.

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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