Orleans, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 132 § 132-6
Severability (Orleans Registration of Rental Properties)
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Each provision of this chapter shall be constructed 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 Orleans Town Code, this chapter shall control.
Orleans, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 132 § 132-6 establishes a severability rule for the chapter, meaning that if any single part of the chapter is found legally invalid, that finding does not bring down the rest of the chapter's provisions. Each provision stands on its own, independent of the others. Additionally, when this chapter conflicts with any other part of the Orleans Town Code, the rules in this chapter take precedence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 132 § 132-6, property owners and managers operating in Orleans can rely on the fact that the chapter's requirements remain in force even if a court or authority invalidates one specific provision. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter without interruption when any single section is challenged or struck down. When this chapter's rules appear to conflict with another part of the Orleans Town Code, this chapter's requirements govern.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 132 § 132-6 means that tenants retain the protections offered by this chapter even if one part of it is successfully challenged or invalidated — the rest of the chapter continues to apply. If a landlord argues that a conflicting provision elsewhere in the Orleans Town Code overrides this chapter, § 132-6 makes clear that this chapter controls. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter are being disregarded may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the Orleans town government for guidance on available options.
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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