Grayslake — Title 15 Ch. 15.24 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted § 15.24.040
Severance clause
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If any provision, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, subsection, or part of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person, firm, corporation, or circumstance, shall, for any reason, be adjudge by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this chapter or the application of such provision to other persons, firms, corporations, or circumstances, but shall be confined in its operation to the provision, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, subsection, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and/or to the person, firm, corporations, or circumstance involved. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent of the corporate authorities that this chapter would have been adopted had such invalid provision or provisions not been included or if it had not been made applicable to such person, firm, corporation or circumstance.
Section 15.24.040 of Grayslake's Title 15, Chapter 15.24 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the International Property Maintenance Code chapter is found unconstitutional or invalid by a court, only that specific part is affected. The rest of the chapter continues in full force and effect, as though the invalidated portion had never been included. This provision also reflects the legislative intent that the chapter would have been enacted even without the problematic section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.24.040, property owners and managers can rely on the fact that a successful legal challenge to one part of the International Property Maintenance Code does not nullify the entire chapter. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other applicable requirements of Chapter 15.24 even if a specific provision is struck down. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting particular sections helps ensure ongoing compliance with the remaining, valid portions of the code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.24.040 means that tenants retain the protections offered by the broader International Property Maintenance Code even if a court invalidates one specific provision within Chapter 15.24. If a landlord argues that a court ruling on one clause eliminates other tenant protections, this severability provision indicates that is generally not the case. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling may affect their rights under this chapter can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service 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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