(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.

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(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.