Wallingford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 (2026) § 167-13
Conflict with other legislation; severability (Wallingford Rental Housing Code)
Operative Text
A. In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any existing code, ordinance or regulation of this Town of Wallingford, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. B. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter be declared invalid for any reason whatever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter, which shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.
Wallingford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-13 establishes two structural rules for the housing chapter as a whole. First, when this chapter conflicts with another local code, ordinance, or regulation, whichever provision sets the higher standard for health and safety takes precedence. Second, if any individual part of the chapter is struck down or declared invalid, the rest of the chapter continues in full legal effect — a standard severability clause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 167-13, property owners and managers operating in Wallingford should be aware that when two local rules appear to conflict, the one offering greater protection for health and safety governs compliance obligations. Operators generally review both this chapter and any other applicable Town codes to identify which standard is more protective and apply that one. The severability provision also means that a legal challenge to one part of ch. 167 does not automatically relieve operators of obligations under the remaining sections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 167-13 of Wallingford's housing code means that tenants benefit from whichever local rule provides the strongest health and safety protections when rules appear to overlap or conflict. It also means that even if a court or authority invalidates one part of ch. 167, the rest of the chapter — and the rights it provides — remains in force. Tenants who believe a landlord is applying a weaker standard than the law requires may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the Town of Wallingford to clarify which provision controls.
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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