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Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-5-4

SEVERABILITY (Evanston Housing Regulations)

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Operative Text

Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-5-4
If any provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this Chapter and the application of the provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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Plain English

Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-5-4 is a severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the chapter is found legally invalid or unenforceable by a court, that finding does not automatically invalidate the rest of the chapter. The remaining provisions continue to operate as written, and the invalidated portion still applies to people or situations not covered by the court's ruling. This is a standard structural rule designed to preserve as much of the chapter's effect as possible.

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For Property Managers

Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-5-4 provides assurance that a legal challenge successfully striking down one part of the chapter does not void the obligations and protections found elsewhere in it. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter even if a specific section is contested or invalidated in litigation. Staying current with the full chapter remains the standard practice regardless of any isolated legal challenge.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-5-4, tenants retain the protections of the chapter's other provisions even if one section is ruled invalid by a court. This means that a successful legal challenge to one rule does not erase the broader set of rights established elsewhere in the chapter. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling might affect their rights can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Evanston housing law.

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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