Midlothian CHAPTER 19 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING § 4-19-16
SEVERABILITY
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Should any section or provision of this chapter be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. (Ord. 1722, 5-12-2010)
Section 4-19-16 of Midlothian's Chapter 19 is a severability clause, meaning that if any single section or provision of the chapter is struck down by a court as unconstitutional or invalid, the rest of the chapter remains in full force and effect. The invalidated portion is treated as severable from the whole, so only that specific part is removed. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve the integrity of the broader residential rental housing regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-19-16, property owners and managers can generally rely on the fact that Chapter 19's residential rental housing requirements remain enforceable even if a court invalidates one particular provision. Compliant operators continue to follow all other sections of the chapter unless and until a court specifically rules on each one. Staying current with which provisions remain in effect is a routine part of managing rental properties subject to Midlothian's regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-19-16 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in Chapter 19 are not automatically wiped out if one part of the chapter is found unconstitutional by a court. Tenants can generally continue to assert rights under the remaining, unaffected provisions of the chapter. Those seeking to understand which specific protections remain in force may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Midlothian's residential rental housing rules.
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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