Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-420
Severability
Operative Text
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the village that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this division are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this division shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this division.
Section 22-420 of Phoenix's Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any individual part of the division is found unconstitutional by a court, that finding does not invalidate the rest of the division. Each section, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase is treated as legally independent from the others. The overall regulatory framework remains intact and enforceable even if one component is struck down.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-420, property owners and managers can rely on the broader property maintenance division remaining in effect even if a specific provision within it is successfully challenged in court. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of Ch. 22 Art. VI without interruption when an isolated clause is invalidated. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting specific provisions helps operators understand which requirements remain operative.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-420 means that tenants retain the protections offered by the rest of Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance even if a particular clause or section is struck down by a court. Rights and remedies established elsewhere in the division are not automatically eliminated by a legal challenge to one part of it. Tenants who have questions about which specific protections remain in force may consult a tenant-rights organization or review official city communications about any court decisions affecting this division.
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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