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Cal. Civ. Code § 10

Partial invalidity

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Verified 9/13/2026 · Next check 9/20/2026
effective 9/13/2026MassachusettsFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 10
Section 10. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall, for any reason, be held invalid, the remainder of this chapter or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid shall not be affected thereby.
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Plain English

Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B § 10 establishes a severability rule for the entire chapter on discrimination in employment, housing, and credit. If a court finds that any single provision of the chapter—or its application to a particular person or situation—is legally invalid, that ruling is contained: the rest of the chapter continues in full force and effect. The invalidity of one part does not ripple outward to undermine the statute as a whole.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B § 10, the anti-discrimination obligations that govern property owners and managers remain intact even if a court strikes down or limits a specific provision of Chapter 151B. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of the chapter without treating a narrow judicial ruling as a broader exemption from the law. Staying current with any court decisions affecting specific provisions helps operators understand exactly which obligations remain in effect.

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

For Tenants

Mass. Gen. Laws c. 151B § 10 means that a court ruling invalidating one part of Chapter 151B does not eliminate the protections found in the rest of the chapter. Tenants who believe their fair-housing or anti-discrimination rights have been violated can still pursue remedies under the remaining, unaffected provisions. Tenant-rights organizations and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) can help individuals understand which protections under Chapter 151B currently apply to their circumstances.

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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Source Information

Source:https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter151B/Section10
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