Dennis, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 242 § 242-13
Severability (Dennis Housing)
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If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of these regulations shall be judged invalid for any reason whatsoever, those decisions shall not affect any other portion of these regulations, which shall remain in full force and effect; and to this end, the provisions of these regulations are hereby declared severable per order of the Dennis Board of Health.
Section 242-13 of Dennis, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 242 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the regulations is found legally invalid by a court or other authority, that finding applies only to that specific part. The rest of the regulations continue to operate as if the invalid portion had never been included. This type of provision is common in municipal codes and is intended to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when isolated provisions are successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 242-13, property owners and managers subject to Dennis Board of Health regulations can generally rely on the fact that a legal challenge to one part of the code does not automatically invalidate the obligations created by other sections. Compliant operators typically continue to follow all remaining provisions of CH. 242 even if a specific clause is struck down. Staying informed about any legal challenges to the code and maintaining compliance with unaffected sections is consistent with standard practice under this severability framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 242-13 means that if a tenant or advocacy group successfully challenges one part of the Dennis Board of Health regulations under CH. 242, the protections and requirements found in other sections of the code remain intact and enforceable. Tenants can still raise violations of unaffected provisions as potential defenses or grounds for complaints even if another part of the regulations has been invalidated. Those seeking to understand how a specific legal challenge might affect their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review guidance from the Dennis Board of Health.
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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