Hazel Crest — Ch. 14 Housing § 14-26
Severability
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If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any section, subsection or provision of this article to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective, such judgment shall not affect any other section, subsection or provision of this ordinance not specifically included in said judgment. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge the application of any section, subsection or provision of this article to any person or circumstance to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective, such judgement shall not affect the application of said section, subsection or provision to any other person or circumstance not specifically included in said judgement.
Section 14-26 of Hazel Crest's Ch. 14 Housing ordinance contains a standard severability clause, meaning that if a court strikes down any individual part of the article as unconstitutional or unenforceable, the rest of the ordinance remains intact and in force. Similarly, if a court finds that a particular provision cannot be applied to a specific person or situation, that ruling does not invalidate the provision's application to anyone else. The clause is designed to preserve as much of the ordinance as possible in the event of a legal challenge.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14-26, a successful legal challenge to one part of the Hazel Crest housing ordinance does not automatically nullify the remaining requirements that apply to property owners and managers. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the article unless a court has specifically ruled against those sections. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting the ordinance helps operators understand which obligations remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-26 means that even if one part of the Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing ordinance is struck down by a court, tenant protections found in other sections of the article generally remain enforceable. Tenants who believe their rights under a separate provision have been violated can still raise that provision as a basis for a complaint or defense, regardless of any unrelated court ruling. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Hazel Crest housing law can help clarify which protections remain in effect.
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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