Truro, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. 2 § 1 (eff. June 2, 2025) § 2-1-6
Severability
Operative Text
If any provision in this chapter shall be held to be invalid by 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. (May/2024, [eff
6/2/2025])
Section 2.Section 2-1-6 of Truro's short-term rental bylaw is a severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the chapter is struck down by a court as legally invalid, that part is treated as isolated from the rest. The remaining provisions of the chapter continue to operate as if the invalidated portion had never been included. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when individual components are successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Truro, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. 2 § 1's short-term rental requirements can take note that Section 2-1-6 protects the broader regulatory scheme from collapsing if one rule within the chapter is overturned. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter regardless of any legal challenge to a specific section. Staying current with the chapter's remaining requirements remains the standard practice even during or after any court proceedings affecting a particular provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2-1-6 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of Truro's short-term rental chapter does not automatically void the protections or obligations established by the rest of the chapter. Tenants and residents can generally expect the chapter's other provisions to remain enforceable even if a specific rule is invalidated by a court. Those with questions about how a particular court ruling might affect their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Truro's local bylaws.
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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