Creve Coeur CHAPTER 21 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION § 3-21-11
SEVERABILITY
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Should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this chapter be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this chapter shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 634B, 7-9-2025)
Section 3-21-11 of Creve Coeur's Chapter 21 is a severability clause, which means that if any part of the Residential Rental Registration chapter is struck down by a court or superseded by higher law, the rest of the chapter continues to operate as if the invalidated portion never existed. This type of provision is standard in local ordinances and is designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when individual components are successfully challenged. The clause was adopted by Ordinance 634B on July 9, 2025.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-21-11 of Creve Coeur's Chapter 21, the residential rental registration requirements remain enforceable even if a court or preemptive legislation nullifies a specific part of the chapter. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter regardless of any legal challenges directed at isolated sections. Staying current with the chapter's requirements as a whole is the practical approach given this severability framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-21-11 of Creve Coeur's Chapter 21 ensures that tenant protections and landlord obligations established elsewhere in the Residential Rental Registration chapter remain in effect even if one part of the chapter is invalidated. This means that a successful legal challenge to one provision does not automatically eliminate other rights or requirements that may benefit tenants. Tenants who have questions about which specific provisions remain in force can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource 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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