Marshall, Minn., Mun. Code art. 18-VIII (2026) § 18-156
Conflict Of Ordinances; Effect Of Partial Invalidity
Operative Text
Conflict. In any case where a provision of this Article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire safety or health ordinance or code of the City existing on the effective date of this section, or of any state or federal statute, rule or regulation, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this Article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance or code of the City existing on the effective date of this section which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provisions of this Article shall be deemed to prevail to the extent allowed by the State and Federal law. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 24-003 on 2/13/2024
Marshall Art. 18-VIII Residential Rental Code § 18-156 establishes two structural rules for the Residential Rental Code as a whole. First, when this Article conflicts with another local, state, or federal law, whichever standard better protects public health and safety controls — with this Article prevailing over lower local standards to the extent state and federal law permit. Second, if any individual part of the Ordinance is found legally invalid, that finding does not bring down the rest of the code; the remaining provisions continue in full effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-156, property owners and managers operating in Marshall should be aware that the Residential Rental Code is designed to coexist with — and in many cases supersede — other local ordinances when health and safety standards differ. Compliant operators generally track applicable zoning, building, fire safety, and health codes alongside this Article to ensure they are meeting whichever standard is higher. Because the severability clause preserves the rest of the Ordinance even if one section is invalidated, obligations under other sections of Art. 18-VIII remain in force regardless of any legal challenge to a specific provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-156 of Marshall's Residential Rental Code means that tenants benefit from the highest applicable health and safety standard when this Article overlaps with other local rules, and that the Code's protections are not easily dismantled — a court ruling against one provision leaves all others intact. Tenants who believe a landlord is relying on a lower standard from a different ordinance to avoid obligations under Art. 18-VIII may find this conflict-resolution rule relevant to their situation. Tenant-rights organizations or a local housing authority can help explain how this provision interacts with other codes that may apply to a specific rental property.
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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