Dalton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 169 § 169-8
Severability (Dalton Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board)
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If any provision of this bylaw or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances 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 169-8 of Dalton's rental bylaw establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any single part of Chapter 169 is found legally invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the bylaw remains in full force. The invalidation of one provision does not automatically bring down the entire regulatory framework. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve as much of the bylaw as possible when a court or authority strikes down a specific part.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 169 § 169-8, the overall rental regulations in Dalton are structured to survive partial legal challenges. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of Chapter 169 even if a specific section is challenged or invalidated. Awareness of this clause helps property managers understand that a successful challenge to one rule does not eliminate obligations under the remaining sections of the bylaw.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 169-8 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in Chapter 169 are not automatically voided if another part of the bylaw is successfully challenged. Rights and remedies available under the remaining provisions of the bylaw continue to apply. Tenants seeking to understand how a legal challenge to one part of the bylaw affects their situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Dalton's local regulations.
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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