Ayer, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 380 § 380-14
Severability (Ayer Hotel and Motel Regulations)
Operative Text
Each provision of these regulations shall be considered as separate to the extent that if any section, item, sentence, clause, or phrase is determined to be invalid for any reason, the remainder of the regulation shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 380-14 of Ayer's Code of Bylaws establishes a severability rule for the town's rental regulations. This means that if any individual part of the regulations—whether a section, sentence, clause, or phrase—is found to be legally invalid, that finding does not bring down the rest of the rules. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated portion had never been included.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 380-14, the rental regulations in Chapter 380 are designed to remain intact even if a court or authority strikes down one of their components. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the regulations regardless of any legal challenge to a specific part. Familiarity with the full scope of Chapter 380 helps ensure ongoing compliance even when portions of the rules are in dispute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 380-14 provides an important structural protection: a successful legal challenge to one part of Ayer's rental regulations does not automatically void the protections found elsewhere in Chapter 380. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the remaining provisions of the regulations even if a specific clause is invalidated. Those seeking to understand how this affects their rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Ayer'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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