Romeoville Title XV Ch. 153 Rental Property Inspections § 153.39
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If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any section, division or provision of this chapter to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective, such judgment shall not affect any other section, division or provision of this chapter not specifically included in said judgment. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge the application of any section, division or provision of this chapter to any person or circumstance to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective, such judgment shall not affect the application of said section, division or provision to any other person or circumstance not specifically included in said judgment. (Prior Code, § 155.19) (Ord. 2340-95, passed 6-7-1995)
Section 153.39 of Romeoville's Rental Property Inspections chapter establishes a severability rule: if a court finds any part of the chapter unconstitutional or unenforceable, only that specific part is invalidated. The rest of the chapter continues to operate as written, unaffected by the court's ruling. Similarly, if a court finds that a provision cannot be applied to a particular person or situation, that ruling does not extend to other people or circumstances covered by the same provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 153.39, the rental property inspection requirements in Title XV, Chapter 153 are designed to remain intact even if one portion is successfully challenged in court. Compliant operators generally continue following all other sections of the chapter that have not been specifically struck down, since a ruling against one provision does not suspend the rest. Staying current with all applicable requirements of the chapter remains the standard practice for property managers in Romeoville.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 153.39 means that tenants retain the protections offered by Chapter 153's rental inspection rules even if a landlord or other party successfully challenges one part of the chapter in court. Rights and remedies under sections not specifically invalidated by a court judgment remain in effect. Tenants who have questions about which provisions still apply in a given situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the current text of Romeoville Title XV, Chapter 153.
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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