Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:521
Severability
Operative Text
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of the chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:521 is a severability clause, which means that if any individual part of Chapter 105 is found invalid or unconstitutional by a court, that part is treated as separate from the rest of the chapter. The remaining portions of the Housing Code continue in full force, unaffected by the ruling against the invalidated section. This type of provision is standard in municipal codes and is designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when one piece is struck down.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:521 provides assurance that a court ruling invalidating one part of the Housing Code does not automatically undermine a landlord's obligations under the rest of the chapter. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other applicable sections of Chapter 105 regardless of any legal challenge to a specific provision. Staying current with the full scope of the Housing Code's requirements remains the standard practice for property managers operating in Ann Arbor.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:521 means that tenants retain the protections offered by the Housing Code even if a court strikes down one particular section of it. The invalidation of one provision does not erase the rights and standards established by the remaining sections of Chapter 105. Tenants who believe their housing conditions fall short of code standards may consult a local tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant Ann Arbor housing authority to understand which protections remain in effect.
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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