Moorhead, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 1105 (2026) § 9-7-19
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
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If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. (Ord. 94-10, 7-18-1994, eff. 11-1-1994)
Section 9-7-19 of Moorhead Ch. 1105 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the chapter—whether a section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase—is found legally invalid by a court or other authority, the rest of the chapter continues to stand and remain in effect. The provision ensures that a successful legal challenge to one element does not unravel the entire rental dwelling registration and licensing framework. This type of clause is common in municipal ordinances and serves a structural, rather than substantive, function.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-7-19 of Moorhead Ch. 1105, the rental registration and licensing requirements remain enforceable even if a specific portion of the chapter is ever struck down. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other obligations under Ch. 1105 regardless of any legal challenge to an isolated provision. Staying current with all registration and licensing requirements remains the standard practice, as the severability clause preserves the chapter's overall framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-7-19 of Moorhead Ch. 1105 means that tenant protections and landlord obligations established elsewhere in the chapter are not automatically voided if one part of the ordinance is challenged or invalidated. Tenants can generally still rely on the remaining provisions of Ch. 1105 to support complaints or defenses related to rental registration and licensing. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can help clarify which specific provisions remain in effect and what options may be available under the broader chapter.
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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