Palatine — Ch. 12 Existing Structures Maintenance and Occupancy § 12-131
Conflict of ordinances; effect of partial invalidity
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(a) In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health ordinance or code of the village existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance or code of the village existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to prevail, and such other ordinances or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this chapter. (b) If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter should be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter, which shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end, the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 12-131 of Palatine's Ch. 12 establishes two rules for resolving legal conflicts. First, when this chapter clashes with another village ordinance on zoning, building, fire, safety, or health matters, whichever standard better protects public health and safety takes precedence. Second, if any individual part of this chapter is ever struck down as invalid, the rest of the chapter continues in full legal effect, because its provisions are designed to be severable from one another.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Ch. 12 § 12-131 should be aware that when two village codes appear to conflict, the one setting the higher health-and-safety standard is the operative rule. Compliant operators generally review all applicable village ordinances together rather than assuming one automatically overrides another. If a specific section of Ch. 12 is ever invalidated, the remaining obligations under the chapter still apply and must be followed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 12-131 of Palatine's Ch. 12, tenants benefit from a built-in protection ensuring that the strongest available health-and-safety standard governs their housing, even when multiple village codes overlap. If a landlord argues that a conflicting ordinance reduces their obligations, this provision establishes that the higher standard prevails. Tenants who believe their housing conditions fall short of applicable standards can contact local village code enforcement, consult a tenant-rights organization, or raise the relevant provisions of Ch. 12 as part of any complaint or proceeding.
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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