St. Paul, Minn., Legis. Code § 193A § 193A.10
Severability (Saint Paul Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance)
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If any of the parts or provisions of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter, including the application of such part or provisions to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this chapter are severable.
Section 193A.10 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code establishes a severability rule for Chapter 193A, the city's rent stabilization ordinance. This means that if any single part of the chapter is struck down or found unconstitutional by a court, the rest of the chapter remains intact and continues to operate as written. The invalid portion is treated as separable from the whole, so one court ruling cannot unravel the entire ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 193A.10, property owners and managers subject to Saint Paul's rent stabilization rules should understand that the ordinance is designed to survive partial legal challenges. If a court invalidates one specific provision, the remaining obligations and requirements of Chapter 193A continue to apply in full. Compliant operators generally continue following all other provisions of the chapter unless and until a court specifically addresses each one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 193A.10 provides tenants with an important structural protection: the rent stabilization protections of Chapter 193A do not automatically disappear if one part of the ordinance is successfully challenged in court. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the remaining provisions of the chapter even after a partial court ruling. Those seeking to understand how a specific court decision may affect their rights under Chapter 193A may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Saint Paul housing law.
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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