Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-6
Severability
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If any terms, phrase, sentence, paragraph, section or article of this code shall be declared invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining parts of this code, and such parts shall continue in full force and effect and are hereby declared to be severable.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. I § 12-6 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any individual term, phrase, sentence, paragraph, section, or article within the code is found legally invalid, that finding does not bring down the rest of the code with it. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated portion never existed. This is a standard legal safeguard built into many municipal codes to preserve the overall regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. I § 12-6, the housing code as a whole remains operative even if a court or other authority strikes down a specific provision. Compliant property operators generally continue to follow all other applicable requirements of the code regardless of any legal challenge to one of its parts. Staying current with the full scope of the code's enforceable provisions is a routine part of responsible property management in Bristol.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. I § 12-6 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of the housing code does not eliminate tenant protections found elsewhere in the code. Rights and remedies established in other sections remain in effect and can still be raised as defenses or the basis for complaints. Tenants seeking to understand which specific protections remain enforceable may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Bristol's municipal code.
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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