Rockland, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 288 § 288-13
Severability (Rockland Mobile Home Parks)
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If any provision on this bylaw or the application of such provision to any person of circumstances shall be held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this bylaw and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Section 288-13 of Rockland's Code of Bylaws establishes a severability rule for Chapter 288, meaning that if any single part of the bylaw is found legally invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the bylaw remains in full effect. The invalidation of one provision does not automatically bring down the entire chapter. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve as much of the bylaw as possible when any portion is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 288 § 288-13, property owners and managers can generally rely on the fact that a successful legal challenge to one part of Chapter 288 does not nullify the remaining obligations and protections established elsewhere in the bylaw. Compliant operators typically continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter even if a specific section is struck down or ruled inapplicable. Staying informed about which provisions remain in force after any legal ruling helps ensure ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 288-13 means that even if a court or authority finds one part of Chapter 288 invalid, tenants can still invoke and rely on the remaining provisions of the bylaw. Rights and protections established in other sections of the chapter are not automatically lost because of a challenge to a separate provision. Tenants who have questions about which parts of the bylaw apply to their situation may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service.
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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