Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 496 § 496-8
Severability (Framingham Rental Units)
Operative Text
If any provision of these regulations is declared invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions shall not be affected thereby but shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 496-8 of Framingham's Code of Bylaws Chapter 496 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any single part of the rental regulations is found to be legally invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the regulations remain intact and continue to operate as written. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to prevent one flawed provision from invalidating an entire regulatory framework. The rule ensures the broader set of tenant and landlord protections survives even if a court or authority strikes down a specific clause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 496 § 496-8, operators subject to Framingham's rental regulations can generally rely on the fact that the overall regulatory scheme remains in effect even if a particular provision is challenged and invalidated. Compliant property managers typically continue following all other applicable requirements of Chapter 496 regardless of any legal challenge to an individual section. Staying current with the full set of regulations, rather than assuming a successful challenge to one part affects others, reflects standard practice under a severability framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 496 § 496-8 means that tenants retain the protections afforded by Framingham's rental regulations even if a landlord or other party successfully challenges one specific provision as invalid. The rights and remedies established in the other sections of Chapter 496 continue in full force and are not diminished by the invalidation of any single part. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 496 have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant Framingham authority to understand which protections remain applicable.
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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