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Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-37

Severability

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
Chicago HeightsFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Chicago Heights — Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-37
If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provision of this article to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provision of this article not specifically included in said judgment. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge invalid the application of any provision of this article to any person or circumstance, such judgment shall not affect the application of said provision to any other person or circumstance not specifically included in said judgment.
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Plain English

Chicago Heights Ch. 23 Human Relations § 23-37 is a severability clause, which means that if a court strikes down any part of the Human Relations article as invalid, the rest of the article remains in full force. Similarly, if a court finds that a particular provision cannot be applied to a specific person or situation, that ruling does not automatically invalidate the provision's application to anyone else. The clause is designed to preserve as much of the article as possible even when individual portions are successfully challenged.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-37, operators subject to the Human Relations article should understand that a successful legal challenge to one part of the ordinance does not nullify the remaining obligations. Compliant property managers generally continue to follow all other provisions of the article unless a court has specifically ruled on those provisions as well. Staying current with any court rulings affecting the article helps ensure ongoing compliance with the portions that remain valid.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Chicago Heights Ch. 23 § 23-37 means that even if one part of the Human Relations article is struck down by a court, tenants may still be able to rely on the remaining protections in the article. A ruling that limits the article's application to one person or circumstance does not strip other tenants of their rights under the same provision. Tenants who believe their rights under the article have been violated can explore options such as filing a complaint with the relevant local authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 23-43
IL Muni § 23-42
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-58
IL Muni § 23-37
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-45
IL Muni § 23-109
IL Muni § 23-45
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-39
IL Muni § 23-39

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