Utah Code § 57-21 § 57-21-2.7
Nonseverability.
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Nonseverability. Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, is the result of the Legislature's balancing of competing interests. Accordingly, if any phrase, clause, sentence, provision, or subsection enacted or amended in this chapter by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, is held invalid in a final judgment by a court of last resort, the remainder of the enactments and amendments of Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, affecting this chapter shall be thereby rendered without effect and void.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-21-2.7 establishes a nonseverability rule for the 2015 legislative package that amended Utah's antidiscrimination housing law. Unlike a typical severability clause—which allows the rest of a law to survive if one part is struck down—this provision works in reverse: if any single phrase, clause, sentence, provision, or subsection from Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, is declared invalid by a court of last resort, the entire set of changes made by that legislative chapter to this title automatically becomes void. The Legislature framed this as a reflection of a deliberate balancing of competing interests, meaning the parts were intended to stand or fall together.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Utah's antidiscrimination housing statutes should be aware that § 57-21-2.7 ties the 2015 amendments together as a unified package. Compliant operators generally monitor developments in Utah appellate courts, since a final ruling invalidating any single element of Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, could affect the legal landscape governing the entire set of amendments. Staying informed through industry associations or legal counsel about the current status of these provisions is a common practice for operators subject to this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 57-21-2.7, tenants should understand that the protections and obligations introduced by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 13, are legally linked—if a court of last resort strikes down any part of that legislative chapter, the remaining amendments from that chapter could also lose effect. This structural feature means that the scope of rights available under the 2015 amendments may be subject to change depending on ongoing or future litigation at the highest court level. Tenants who believe their housing rights are affected can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand which protections currently remain in force.
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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