Calumet City — Ch. 42 Housing § 42-73
Severability
Operative Text
If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any section, subsection, or provision of this article to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective, such judgment shall not affect any other section, subsection or provision of this article not specifically included in said judgment. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge the application of any section, subsection, or provision of this article to any person or circumstance to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective, such judgment shall not affect the application of said section, subsection, or provision to any other person or circumstance not specifically included in said judgment.
Section 42-73 of Calumet City's Housing Code (Ch. 42) establishes a severability rule, meaning that if a court strikes down any individual part of the article as unconstitutional or unenforceable, the rest of the article remains intact and in force. Similarly, if a court finds that a particular provision cannot be applied to a specific person or situation, that ruling does not invalidate the provision's application to anyone else. The overall intent is to preserve as much of the housing article as possible even when portions are successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 42-73 of Ch. 42 Housing, a successful legal challenge to one part of the housing article does not automatically nullify the obligations that other sections impose on property owners and managers. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining provisions of the article even if a specific rule is struck down in litigation. Staying current with any court rulings affecting Ch. 42 helps operators understand which specific requirements may be affected at any given time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 42-73 of Ch. 42 Housing means that tenant protections found elsewhere in the article generally remain enforceable even if a court invalidates a separate provision. If a landlord argues that a ruling against one part of the code eliminates other tenant rights, § 42-73 provides a basis for contesting that interpretation. Tenants who have questions about how a court decision may affect their rights under Ch. 42 can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
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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