Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0250
SEVERABILITY.
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The invalidity of any provision of the Minnesota State Building Code does not affect any other provisions of the code that can be given effect without the invalid provision and, to this end, the provisions of the code are declared to be severable.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0250 establishes a severability rule for the Minnesota State Building Code, meaning that if any single provision within the code is found to be legally invalid or unenforceable, that determination does not automatically invalidate the rest of the code. The remaining provisions continue to stand and operate independently, as if the invalid portion had never been included. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve the integrity and functionality of the broader regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0250, property owners and managers can generally rely on the Minnesota State Building Code as a whole remaining in force even if a court or authority strikes down a specific provision. Compliant operators typically continue following all other applicable code requirements without interruption when an isolated rule is invalidated. This means that building and housing obligations under the code are not rendered void simply because one part of it is challenged or overturned.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0250 means that tenants retain the protections afforded by the Minnesota State Building Code even if a particular provision within it is found invalid. The code's housing and safety standards generally remain enforceable in their entirety, minus only the specific provision at issue. Tenants who believe code-based housing standards are not being met may consider contacting a local housing authority or a tenant-rights organization to understand what avenues exist for raising concerns.
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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