Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-5
SEVERABILITY
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Should any section or provision of this Code be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Code as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-5 establishes a severability rule for the residential rental housing code. If a court strikes down any individual section or provision as unconstitutional or invalid, that ruling applies only to the specific part invalidated and does not bring down the rest of the code. The remaining provisions continue in full force as though the invalidated portion had never been included.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-14-1-5, the residential rental housing code is designed to remain operative even if a court invalidates one of its sections. Compliant operators generally continue following all other provisions of the code after any such ruling, since only the specific invalidated section loses effect. Staying informed about any court decisions affecting the code helps property managers understand which obligations remain in place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8-14-1-5 means that a court ruling against one part of the Countryside residential rental housing code does not erase the protections found in other sections. Tenants can still rely on the remaining provisions of the code even if a particular section is struck down. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help clarify which parts of the code remain enforceable following any such ruling.
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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