Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-76-010
Severability (Harvey Residential Landlord and Tenant Rights Regulations)
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If any provision or part of this title is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid and of no further force and effect, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this title which shall remain in full force and effect. ( Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 2004 )
Section 17-76-010 of Harvey's municipal code establishes a severability rule for Title 17: if any single provision within the title is struck down by a court as invalid, that ruling applies only to the invalidated portion and does not disturb the rest of the title. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated section had never been part of the code. This is a standard legal safeguard designed to preserve the integrity of the broader regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-76-010, property owners and managers operating under Harvey's Title 17 can generally rely on the fact that a court ruling invalidating one specific provision does not automatically nullify the other requirements or protections found elsewhere in the title. Compliant operators typically continue to follow all other applicable provisions of Title 17 unless and until a court specifically addresses those sections. Staying informed about any court decisions affecting Title 17 provisions is a common practice for diligent property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-76-010 means that if a court strikes down one part of Harvey's Title 17, tenants retain whatever rights and protections are granted by the remaining, unaffected provisions of the title. This severability clause is relevant context when evaluating whether a particular rule a landlord cites has been judicially invalidated, since such a ruling would be narrow in scope. Tenants with questions about which provisions remain in effect may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review publicly available court records.
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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