Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 190 § 190-19
Severability (Fairhaven Short-Term Rentals)
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Each provision of this chapter shall be construed as separate. If any part of this chapter shall be held invalid for any reason, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and any other chapter of the General Code of Fairhaven, this Chapter 190 shall control.
Section 190-19 of Fairhaven's Code of Bylaws, Chapter 190, establishes a severability rule for the entire chapter. If any individual provision within Chapter 190 is found legally invalid, that finding does not invalidate the rest of the chapter, which continues to operate as written. The section also establishes that Chapter 190 takes precedence over any conflicting provisions found elsewhere in Fairhaven's General Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 190 § 190-19, property owners and managers operating under Chapter 190 can rely on the chapter's remaining provisions even if a court or authority strikes down one part of it. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of Chapter 190 regardless of any legal challenge to a specific section. When Chapter 190 conflicts with another part of Fairhaven's General Code, the obligations set out in Chapter 190 are the ones that govern.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-19 of Fairhaven's CH. 190 provides tenants with assurance that the protections in Chapter 190 remain intact even if one provision is challenged or invalidated. This means that a successful legal challenge to one part of the chapter does not eliminate the rights and remedies established by the rest of it. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 190 have been affected by a conflict with another local ordinance may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Fairhaven's housing 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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