Jackson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 97 (2026) § 97.04
PARTIAL INVALIDITY
Operative Text
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 remain in full force and effect. The provisions of this chapter are severable. (Ord. 19, 6 th Series, passed 4-3-2007)
Section 97.04 of Jackson's Rental Housing Minimum Maintenance chapter establishes a severability rule: if any individual part of the chapter is found legally invalid by a court or other authority, that finding does not invalidate the rest of the chapter. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated portion had never been included. This is a standard legal safeguard designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when specific language is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 97.04, the rental housing maintenance obligations in Chapter 97 are structured so that a successful legal challenge to one provision does not eliminate the rest of the chapter's requirements. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other maintenance standards in the chapter regardless of any litigation outcomes affecting isolated sections. Staying current with the full scope of Chapter 97 obligations remains important even when specific provisions are under legal dispute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 97.04 means that even if a landlord or other party successfully challenges one part of Jackson's Chapter 97 rental housing rules, the protections provided by the remaining sections stay in effect. Tenants can still raise violations of unchallenged provisions as the basis for complaints or defenses in housing proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Jackson's rental housing code can help identify which specific maintenance standards under Chapter 97 remain enforceable in a given situation.
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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