Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 330 § 330-17
Severability (Westwood Short-Term Rental)
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If any provision of this chapter is held to be invalid, such provision shall be severed and the remaining sections shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 330-17 of Westwood's Code of Bylaws, Chapter 330, establishes a severability rule for the chapter's rental regulations. If a court or other authority determines that any single provision within the chapter is legally invalid, that provision is separated out and treated as void. The rest of the chapter's provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated portion had never been included.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a practical matter, Section 330-17 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of Chapter 330 does not automatically nullify the obligations landlords have under the chapter's other sections. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining provisions of the chapter even if one section is struck down. Staying informed about any legal challenges to Chapter 330 helps property managers understand which specific requirements remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 330-17 is designed to protect the overall framework of Chapter 330's tenant protections, so that a ruling against one provision does not erase the rest of the chapter's rights and remedies. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the chapter's other sections even if a particular provision is found invalid. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westwood's rental regulations can help clarify which protections remain enforceable at any given time.
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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