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Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-144

Separability

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EffinghamFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-144
If any provision of this article is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this article.
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Plain English

Section 17-144 of Effingham's Ch. 17 Art. VI establishes a separability (or severability) rule for the Fair Housing article. If a court with proper authority strikes down any single provision within the article as unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the rest of the article continues to stand and remain in effect. This is a structural safeguard ensuring that a legal challenge to one part of the law does not unravel the entire Fair Housing framework.

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For Property Managers

Under § 17-144, property owners and managers operating in Effingham can rely on the Fair Housing article as a whole remaining enforceable even if a specific provision within it is successfully challenged in court. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of Ch. 17 Art. VI unless and until a court specifically invalidates a particular section. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting individual provisions 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.

For Tenants

Section 17-144 means that tenants' fair housing protections under Ch. 17 Art. VI are not entirely eliminated if one part of the article is struck down by a court. The broader set of rights and remedies provided by the article generally remains available even when a specific provision is challenged or invalidated. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing agency to understand which protections 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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 17-181
IL Muni § 17-139
IL Muni § 17-186
IL Muni § 17-184

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