Cal. Civ. Code § 460.990
Severability
Operative Text
If any provision of 105 CMR 460.000 is held to be invalid for any reason whatsoever, that decision
shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of 105 CMR 460.000, which shall remain in full force
and effect.
105 CMR 460.000: M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 5, 6, 189A through 199B; c. 112, § 12BB; c. 175, § 47c;
c. 176A, § 8B and c. 176B, § 4C.
(PAGES 1959 AND 1960 ARE RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.)Section 460.990 of 105 CMR 460.000 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the regulation is found legally invalid by a court or other authority, that finding does not bring down the rest of the regulation. The remaining provisions of 105 CMR 460.000 continue to operate as if the invalidated portion had never been included. This type of clause is common in regulatory codes and is designed to preserve the overall framework even when individual components are successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to 105 CMR 460.000 can take note that § 460.990 ensures the broader regulatory framework remains intact even if a specific provision is struck down. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other applicable requirements under 105 CMR 460.000 regardless of any legal challenge to a particular section. Staying current with any regulatory updates or court decisions affecting specific provisions helps operators understand which requirements remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
The severability clause at 105 CMR 460.000 § 460.990 means that tenant protections and housing standards established elsewhere in 105 CMR 460.000 generally remain enforceable even if one part of the regulation is invalidated. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating an applicable provision of 105 CMR 460.000 may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or local legal aid office to understand which requirements are currently in force. Monitoring any legal developments around specific provisions can help tenants understand the scope of protections available to them under the regulation.
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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