Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-23
Severability (Norwalk Fair Rent Commission Ordinance)
Operative Text
The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any persons or circumstance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of the chapter or application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unconstitutional shall not be affected thereby.
Section 39-23 of Norwalk's Chapter 39 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any single part of the chapter is found unconstitutional or legally invalid, that finding does not automatically invalidate the rest of the chapter. Each provision stands independently, so the remaining rules continue in full force even if one portion is struck down. This is a standard legal construction clause rather than a substantive housing regulation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 39-23, operators subject to Chapter 39 can generally rely on the fact that the chapter's other requirements remain enforceable even if a court invalidates one specific provision. Compliant operators continue to follow all other sections of the chapter regardless of any legal challenge to a particular part. Staying current with any court rulings affecting Chapter 39 helps operators understand which provisions remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 39-23 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of Chapter 39 does not wipe out the protections offered by the rest of the chapter. Tenants who believe other provisions of Chapter 39 apply to their situation retain the ability to raise those provisions, even if a separate part has been invalidated. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Norwalk's ordinances can help explain which parts of the chapter remain operative.
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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