North Adams, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 26 § 26-8
Severability (North Adams Mobile Home Park Rent Control, Board)
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[Ord. of 9-15-1982 , § 1] If any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
North Adams, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 26 § 26-8 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of Chapter 26 is found legally invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the chapter continues to operate as if that part were never there. The invalid portion is effectively severed from the whole, leaving the remaining rules intact. This provision also clarifies that an invalid application of a rule to one person or situation does not undermine the rule's application to others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 26 § 26-8, the broader rental regulations in Chapter 26 remain in force even if a court or authority strikes down a specific provision. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of the chapter without interruption when one section is challenged or invalidated. This means that a legal challenge to one part of the ordinance does not create a blanket exemption from the chapter's remaining obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-8 of North Adams's Chapter 26 protects the overall framework of tenant-related regulations by ensuring that a successful legal challenge to one provision does not unravel the entire chapter. Tenants can generally still rely on the other protections within Chapter 26 even if a specific rule is found invalid in a particular case. Those seeking to understand how this affects their rights under the chapter may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with North Adams housing law.
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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