University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1470-10
Severability
Operative Text
If any provision, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this chapter or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, but shall be confined in its operation to the provisions, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and to the person and circumstances affected thereby.
Section 1470-10 of University Park's Housing Code establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any single part of the chapter is found unconstitutional or invalid by a court, only that specific part is affected. The rest of the chapter continues in full force and effect, unaltered by the court's ruling. This is a standard legal safeguard designed to preserve as much of the ordinance as possible when one component is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1470-10, property owners and managers can rely on the fact that a successful legal challenge to one portion of University Park's housing chapter does not automatically nullify the obligations or protections found in other sections. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining provisions of the chapter even if a specific clause is struck down. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting particular sections helps ensure ongoing compliance with the parts of the chapter that remain valid.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1470-10 means that if a court invalidates one part of University Park's housing chapter, tenants retain all rights and protections granted by the remaining, unaffected provisions. A ruling that strikes down a specific clause does not eliminate the broader set of tenant protections in the chapter. Tenants who have questions about how a particular court decision may affect their rights can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
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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