R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1 § 6-13.1-10
Severability
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If any provision of this chapter is declared unconstitutional, or the application of any provision of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of the chapter and its applicability to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Rhode Island General Laws § 6-13.1-10 is a severability clause, meaning that if any single part of Chapter 6-13.1 is found unconstitutional or unenforceable as applied to a particular person or situation, the rest of the chapter remains fully in force. Courts treat each provision independently, so a successful legal challenge to one section does not automatically invalidate the protections or obligations established by the others. This kind of clause is a standard structural feature of legislation designed to preserve as much of a law as possible after judicial review.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-13.1-10, operators subject to Chapter 6-13.1 should understand that the chapter's obligations do not rise or fall as a single unit. Even if a court strikes down or limits one specific provision, compliant operators generally continue to observe the remaining requirements of the chapter as though the invalidated portion never existed. Staying current with any court decisions affecting Chapter 6-13.1 helps property managers understand which specific obligations remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-13.1-10 means that a court ruling against one part of Chapter 6-13.1 does not wipe out the broader consumer and tenant protections found elsewhere in the chapter. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 6-13.1 have been violated can still raise claims based on the unaffected provisions, even if another section has been challenged or invalidated. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand which parts of the chapter remain applicable to their circumstances.
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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