Otis, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 108 § 108-10
Severability (Otis Short-Term Rentals)
Operative Text
If any provision of this bylaw is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the remaining sections and all other regulations shall continue in full force.
Section 108-10 of Otis, Mass., Code of Bylaws Chapter 108 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any single part of the bylaw is determined by a court or other authority to be invalid or unenforceable, that finding does not bring down the rest of the bylaw. The remaining provisions and related regulations stay in effect as if the invalidated portion had never been included. This is a standard legal safeguard designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 108 § 108-10, operators subject to Chapter 108 can generally rely on the bylaw's other requirements remaining in force even if one section is successfully challenged. Compliant operators continue to follow all other applicable provisions of the bylaw regardless of any legal challenge to a specific section. Staying current with the full text of Chapter 108 helps ensure ongoing compliance with whichever provisions remain enforceable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 108 § 108-10 means that if a landlord or other party successfully challenges one part of Chapter 108 as unenforceable, tenants can still look to the bylaw's remaining provisions for protections. Rights and obligations established in other sections of the bylaw are not automatically eliminated by a ruling against any single provision. Tenants who have questions about which protections remain in effect may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the current text of Chapter 108.
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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