§ 34-36.1-2.03. Construction and validity of declaration and bylaws.
(a) All provisions of the declaration and bylaws are severable, except a housing restriction as set forth in § 34-39.1-3, may not be severed from the declaration and bylaws.
(b) The rule against perpetuities may not be applied to defeat any provision of the declaration, bylaws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant to § 34-36.1-3.02(a)(1).
(c) In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the declaration and the bylaws, the declaration prevails except to the extent the declaration is inconsistent with this chapter.
(d) Title to a unit and common elements is not rendered unmarketable or otherwise affected by reason of an insubstantial failure of the declaration to comply with this chapter. Whether a substantial failure impairs marketability is not affected by this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 329, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 368, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 464, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-36.1 - Condominium Law
Article II - Creation, Alteration, and Termination of Condominiums
Section 34-36.1-2.01. - Creation of condominium.
Section 34-36.1-2.02. - Unit boundaries.
Section 34-36.1-2.03. - Construction and validity of declaration and bylaws.
Section 34-36.1-2.04. - Description of units.
Section 34-36.1-2.05. - Contents of declaration.
Section 34-36.1-2.06. - Leasehold condominiums.
Section 34-36.1-2.08. - Limited common elements.
Section 34-36.1-2.09. - Plats and plans.
Section 34-36.1-2.10. - Exercise of development rights.
Section 34-36.1-2.11. - Alterations of units.
Section 34-36.1-2.12. - Relocation of boundaries between adjoining units.
Section 34-36.1-2.13. - Subdivisions of units.
Section 34-36.1-2.14. - Easement for encroachments.
Section 34-36.1-2.15. - Use for sales purposes.
Section 34-36.1-2.16. - Easement rights.
Section 34-36.1-2.17. - Amendment of declaration.
Section 34-36.1-2.18. - Termination of a condominium.
Section 34-36.1-2.19. - Rights of secured lenders.
Section 34-36.1-2.20. - Master associations.
Section 34-36.1-2.21. - Merger or consolidation of condominiums.