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Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 51, art. I § 51-7

Severability

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Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 51, art. I § 51-7
If any provision of this chapter or the application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this chapter.
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Plain English

Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 51, art. I § 51-7 establishes a severability rule for the rent regulations chapter. This means that if a court or other authority determines that one part of the chapter is legally invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the chapter continues to operate as if the invalid portion were never there. The rule prevents a single flawed provision from undermining the entire regulatory framework.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 51, art. I § 51-7, operators subject to the rent regulations chapter can generally expect that the chapter's remaining requirements stay in force even if one specific provision is struck down or found unenforceable. Compliant operators typically continue following all other provisions of the chapter regardless of any legal challenge targeting a single section. Staying current with which provisions remain in effect is a standard part of managing properties under this regulatory framework.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 51, art. I § 51-7 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in the chapter are not automatically eliminated if one part of the chapter is successfully challenged in court. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the remaining provisions of the chapter to support any rights or remedies available to them. Those seeking to understand how a legal challenge to one provision might affect their situation may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review guidance from the local rent board.

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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