Salisbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 145 § 145-16
Severability (Salisbury Mobile Home Parks)
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If any provision of this bylaw or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this bylaw and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Section 145-16 of Salisbury's Code of Bylaws (CH. 145) is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the bylaw is found legally invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the bylaw remains in full force. The invalidity of one provision does not automatically taint or nullify the other provisions. This rule is designed to preserve as much of the bylaw as possible even when a court or authority strikes down a specific section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 145 § 145-16, operators subject to Salisbury's rental bylaw can generally rely on the fact that a legal challenge to one part of the bylaw does not render the entire bylaw void. Compliant operators typically continue to follow all other provisions of CH. 145 even if a specific section is contested or invalidated. Staying informed about which provisions remain in effect is a standard part of ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 145-16 of CH. 145 means that if a landlord or other party successfully challenges one part of Salisbury's rental bylaw, tenants may still be able to rely on the remaining provisions for protections and remedies. Rights established in other sections of CH. 145 are not automatically eliminated by a ruling that invalidates a separate section. Tenants who have questions about which protections remain in effect may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource.
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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