Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. B (2026) § 9-8B-18
Severability Clause
Operative Text
9-8B-18: SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Article is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Article.
Section 9-8B-18 of Andover's Rental Licensing ordinance contains a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the Article is found legally invalid by a court, the rest of the Article continues to operate as if the invalid portion were never there. This provision is a structural safeguard built into the ordinance itself, not a rule that creates new obligations or rights. Its effect is to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when one component is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a rental property operator subject to Andover's Rental Licensing requirements, § 9-8B-18 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of the Article would not automatically void the licensing obligations found in other sections. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining provisions of the Article regardless of any court ruling that strikes down a specific clause. Staying current with the full set of licensing requirements under Title 9 Ch. 8 Art. B remains the standard practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8B-18 means that even if a court invalidates one part of Andover's Rental Licensing Article, the protections and requirements found in the other sections remain in force. Tenants can still rely on the surviving provisions of the Article when raising concerns about a landlord's compliance with licensing rules. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing authorities can help clarify which portions of the Article apply to a given situation.
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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