Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 310 § 310-8
Severability (Westwood Lodging Facilities)
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The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of said court shall not affect any of the remaining provisions.
Chapter 310, Section 310-8 of the Westwood, Massachusetts Code of Bylaws contains a standard severability clause, meaning the chapter is designed to function as a whole even if one or more of its individual provisions are struck down by a court. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any part of the chapter unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, only that specific part is affected. The rest of the chapter's provisions remain in full force and effect, independent of the invalidated portion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 310-8, property owners and managers operating under Chapter 310 can generally rely on the chapter's remaining rules continuing to apply even if a court invalidates a specific provision. Compliant operators typically stay informed about any court decisions affecting Chapter 310 and adjust their practices only with respect to the specific provision ruled invalid. The broader regulatory framework established by the chapter is not automatically undone by a successful legal challenge to one of its parts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 310-8 provides tenants with the assurance that a court ruling against one part of Chapter 310 does not wipe out the protections offered by the rest of the chapter. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 310 have been violated can still look to the chapter's other provisions for recourse, even if a separate provision has been challenged or invalidated. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westwood's bylaws can help clarify which provisions remain in effect and what general enforcement paths may be available.
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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