Kingston, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 440 § 440-12
Severability (Kingston Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
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If any provision of this regulation or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the validity of other provisions or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be thereby affected.
Section 440-12 of Kingston, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 440 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the regulation is found legally invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the regulation continues to stand on its own. The invalidity of one provision does not automatically bring down the entire regulatory framework. This type of clause is common in legislation and is designed to preserve as much of the regulation as possible when a court or authority strikes down a specific part.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 440-12, property owners and managers can generally rely on the broader rental regulation remaining in effect even if a court or authority invalidates a specific provision within it. Compliant operators continue to follow all other enforceable sections of CH. 440 regardless of any legal challenge to an individual clause. Staying informed about which provisions remain in force is a standard part of responsible property management under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 440-12 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in CH. 440 are not automatically eliminated if one part of the regulation is successfully challenged. Tenants can generally continue to assert rights under the remaining, valid provisions of the bylaw. Those seeking to understand which specific protections remain enforceable may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review any official guidance issued by Kingston authorities regarding CH. 440.
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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