Elk River, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-206
Severability clause
Operative Text
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.
Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-206 is a severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the article — whether a section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase — is found legally invalid by a court or other authority, that finding does not bring down the rest of the article with it. The remaining portions of the article continue to operate as written, unaffected by the invalidated piece. This is a standard legal housekeeping provision designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when one component is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-206, a successful legal challenge to one part of the article does not nullify the obligations or protections established by the rest of it. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of the article even if a specific provision is struck down or declared unenforceable. Staying informed about any court decisions or administrative rulings affecting specific sections helps operators understand which requirements remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 30-206 means that if a landlord or other party successfully challenges one part of the article in court, tenants retain whatever rights and protections are established by the remaining, unaffected portions. This clause prevents a single legal ruling from wiping out the entire regulatory framework at once. Tenants who have questions about how a specific ruling might affect their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider for general guidance on which provisions remain operative.
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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