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Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.140

Severability

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Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.140
If any provision of this chapter shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such provision shall be considered separately and apart from the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
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Plain English

Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.140 is a severability clause, which means that if any single part of Chapter 15.14 is ever struck down or found unenforceable by a court, that portion is treated as isolated from the rest of the chapter. The remaining provisions of the chapter continue to operate as if the invalidated portion never existed. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when one piece of it fails judicial scrutiny.

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For Property Managers

Under Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.140, property owners and managers can generally rely on the fact that a court ruling against one specific provision of Chapter 15.14 does not automatically nullify their other obligations or rights under the chapter. Compliant operators typically continue following all other provisions of the chapter unless and until a court specifically addresses each one. Staying informed about any legal challenges to Chapter 15.14 helps operators understand which, if any, specific requirements may be affected at a given time.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.140 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in Chapter 15.14 generally remain intact even if a court invalidates a separate part of the chapter. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 15.14 are being violated can still raise those protections as a basis for a complaint or defense, since the severability clause preserves the chapter's remaining provisions. Tenant-rights organizations or a local rent board, if one applies, can be useful resources for understanding which provisions 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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