Lexington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 63 § 63-7
Severability (Lexington Housing Conversion and Eviction)
Operative Text
If any provision of this by-law or the application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this by-law.
Section 63-7 of Lexington, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 63 is a severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the bylaw is found legally invalid or unenforceable, that finding does not bring down the rest of the bylaw. Each provision stands independently, so a court ruling against one section leaves the remaining sections intact and operative. This is a standard legal mechanism used to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when individual components are challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 63 § 63-7, property owners and managers can generally rely on the bylaw's other provisions remaining in effect even if a specific section is successfully challenged in court. Compliant operators typically continue following all other applicable requirements of CH. 63 without interruption when one provision is invalidated. Staying informed about any legal challenges to specific sections helps operators understand which requirements remain enforceable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 63-7 means that if a tenant or advocacy group successfully challenges one part of CH. 63 as invalid, the protections and requirements found in the rest of the bylaw generally remain in force. Tenants can still invoke other sections of CH. 63 as a basis for complaints or defenses even if a particular provision has been struck down. Local tenant-rights organizations can help clarify which parts of the bylaw remain applicable in any given situation.
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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