Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 168 § 168-10
Severability (Easton Mobile Home Parks)
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If any provision of this chapter or the application of such bylaw to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of other provisions of this chapter or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be thereby affected; additionally, the invalid provision shall be interpreted and applied until amendment by the appropriate body to the fullest extent applicable under Massachusetts law and regulations.
Section 168-10 of Easton's rental housing bylaw is a severability clause, meaning that if a court with proper authority strikes down any single part of Chapter 168 as invalid, the rest of the chapter continues in full force and effect. Beyond simply preserving the remaining provisions, the clause also directs that any invalidated portion should still be applied to the greatest extent permitted under Massachusetts law until the appropriate governing body formally amends it. This type of provision is a standard legal safeguard designed to prevent one flawed section from toppling an entire regulatory scheme.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 168 § 168-10 provides property owners and managers with a degree of regulatory stability: even if a court invalidates one part of the bylaw, compliance obligations under the remaining sections of Chapter 168 continue uninterrupted. Compliant operators generally continue following all other provisions of the chapter without pause when a specific section is challenged or struck down. Staying informed about any formal amendments issued by Easton's governing body is the practical way to track changes to any provision that a court has found invalid.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-10 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in Chapter 168 remain in place even if a court rules that one particular provision is unenforceable. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the other sections of the bylaw for their rights and remedies, as those sections are not automatically affected by a ruling against a separate part of the chapter. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling may affect their situation can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Easton's bylaws and Massachusetts housing law.
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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