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Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-9

SEVERABILITY (Evanston Housing Regulations)

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Operative Text

Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-9
If any provision of this Chapter or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Chapter that can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid provision or invalid application of this Chapter is severable.
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Plain English

Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-9 establishes a severability rule for the housing chapter it belongs to. If any single provision or application of the chapter is found unconstitutional or otherwise legally invalid, that finding does not bring down the rest of the chapter. The remaining provisions continue in full force as though the invalid portion had never been included.

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For Property Managers

Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-9 provides structural protection for the broader rental regulations that property owners and managers operate under. A compliant operator generally continues to follow all other requirements of the chapter even if a court or authority invalidates one specific provision. Understanding this severability clause helps operators recognize that a legal challenge to one rule does not automatically void their other obligations under the chapter.

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

For Tenants

Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-9 means that tenant protections built into the chapter remain intact even if one part of the law is successfully challenged. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the chapter's other provisions — such as those governing rent increases or habitability — regardless of any ruling that strikes down a separate section. Tenants who have questions about how a legal challenge might affect their specific rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource 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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