D.C. Code tit. 2, ch. 14 § 2-1401.04
Severability of provisions.
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If any provision, or part thereof of this chapter or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of the provision, or part thereof, to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances is not to be affected thereby.
D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1401.04 establishes a severability rule for the District of Columbia Human Rights Act. If any single provision—or part of a provision—is found legally invalid by a court, that finding does not invalidate the rest of the chapter. The remaining provisions continue to apply to other people and circumstances unaffected by the ruling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under the District of Columbia Human Rights Act should understand that D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1401.04 preserves the enforceability of the broader law even if one part is successfully challenged. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of the chapter regardless of any court ruling that strikes down an isolated provision. This means that a legal challenge to one aspect of the law does not create a general exemption from the chapter's remaining obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. § 2-1401.04 means that tenants retain protections under the District of Columbia Human Rights Act even if a court invalidates one specific part of the law. Rights and remedies available under other sections of the chapter remain intact and enforceable. Tenants who believe their rights under the chapter have been violated may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization or consulting with an attorney familiar with D.C. housing and civil rights law to understand what protections remain available.
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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