South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-43
Severability
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If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provision of this article to be invalid, such judgement shall not affect any other provision of this article not specifically included in said judgement. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge invalid the application of any provision of this article to any person or circumstance, such judgement shall not affect the application of said provision to any other person or circumstance not specifically included in said judgement.
Section 8.5-43 of South Holland's Housing Code establishes a severability rule, meaning that if a court strikes down any part of the article as invalid, the rest of the article remains in full force. Similarly, if a court finds that a particular provision cannot be applied to a specific person or situation, that ruling does not invalidate the provision's application to anyone else. The rule is designed to preserve as much of the housing article as possible even when individual pieces are successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.5-43, property owners and managers can generally rely on the remaining provisions of Ch. 8.5 continuing to apply even if a court invalidates one section or its application in a particular case. Compliant operators typically continue following all other requirements of the article without interruption when a legal challenge affects only a discrete portion. Staying informed about any court rulings that touch Ch. 8.5 helps operators understand which, if any, specific provisions have been narrowed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.5-43 means that a court ruling benefiting one tenant — for example, a finding that a provision cannot be applied in a particular circumstance — does not automatically extend that benefit to other tenants in different situations. Tenants who believe a provision of Ch. 8.5 has been misapplied to them may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how existing court decisions might or might not be relevant. Because severability clauses shape how the entire article functions, understanding § 8.5-43 can be useful context when exploring any rights or remedies under South Holland's 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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