Easthampton, Mass., City Ordinances ch. 4, art. VI (2026) § 4-50.7
Severability
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If any provision in 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.
Section 4-50.7 of Easthampton's City Ordinances ch. 4 art. VI establishes a severability rule for the rent regulation provisions in §§ 4-50.1 to 4-50.9. If a court with proper authority finds any single provision within this article to be legally invalid, that provision is treated as isolated from the rest. The remaining provisions continue to operate with full legal effect, as though the invalidated portion had never been part of the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-50.7 of Easthampton's City Ordinances ch. 4 art. VI, compliant property owners and managers generally proceed on the understanding that a successful legal challenge to one part of the rent ordinance does not nullify the entire regulatory framework. Operators typically continue to follow all other provisions of §§ 4-50.1 to 4-50.9 that have not been struck down. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting specific provisions helps operators understand which requirements remain in force.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-50.7 of Easthampton's City Ordinances ch. 4 art. VI means that tenant protections established elsewhere in §§ 4-50.1 to 4-50.9 are not automatically eliminated if a court invalidates one part of the ordinance. Tenants can generally rely on the remaining, unchallenged provisions as continuing sources of rights and protections. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help clarify which provisions 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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