Lenox, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII (2025) § 6
Severability
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If any provision in this chapter shall be held to be invalid by the Attorney General or 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 6 of Lenox's short-term rental bylaw establishes a severability rule: if the Attorney General or a court finds any single part of Chapter XXVIII invalid, that part is set aside on its own while the rest of the chapter continues to operate as written. The invalid portion does not bring down the entire regulatory framework. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve as much of the bylaw as possible when any one piece is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6 of Lenox Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII, operators of short-term rentals should understand that a successful legal challenge to one requirement in the chapter does not void the remaining obligations. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of Chapter XXVIII even if a specific section is struck down. Staying current with any Attorney General determinations or court rulings affecting the chapter helps operators know which requirements remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6 of Lenox Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII means that even if one part of the short-term rental rules is invalidated, the protections and requirements in the rest of the chapter remain enforceable. Tenants or neighbors who believe a specific provision has been struck down should verify whether the rest of the chapter still applies to their situation. Local tenant-rights organizations or municipal offices can help clarify which portions of Chapter XXVIII remain in full force following any legal ruling.
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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