Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 79 § 79-9
Severability (Fitchburg Condominium Conversion)
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If any provision(s) or portion(s) thereof of this chapter or of the application of any provision(s) or portion(s) thereof to any person or circumstances is/are held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of said provision or other provisions of this chapter.
Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 79 § 79-9 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of Chapter 79 is found legally invalid or unenforceable by a court, the rest of the chapter remains in full force. The invalidity of one provision does not bring down the entire ordinance. This type of clause is common in local housing regulations and is designed to preserve as much of the law as possible even when a portion is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 79 § 79-9, property owners and managers in Fitchburg should understand that a legal challenge successfully invalidating one part of Chapter 79 does not void the chapter's remaining requirements. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter unless a court specifically rules otherwise. Staying current with which provisions remain in effect is a standard part of responsible property management under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 79 § 79-9 means that even if a court strikes down one part of Fitchburg's Chapter 79, tenants retain the protections offered by the rest of the chapter. Tenants who believe their rights under other provisions of Chapter 79 have been violated can raise those provisions as a basis for a complaint or defense regardless of any separate legal challenge to another part of the ordinance. Tenant-rights organizations in the Fitchburg area can help residents understand which protections remain active and what general enforcement paths may be available.
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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