R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1 § 6-13.1-26
Severability
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If any one or more sections, clauses, sentences or parts of this chapter shall for any reason be adjudged unconstitutional or otherwise invalid in any court, that judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this chapter but shall be confined in its operation to the specific provisions so held unconstitutional or invalid and the inapplicability or invalidity of any section, clause or provisions of this chapter in any one or more instances or circumstances shall not be taken to affect or prejudice in any way its applicability or validity in any other instance.
Section 6-13.1-26 of Rhode Island's Deceptive Trade Practices Act is a severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of Chapter 6-13.1 is found unconstitutional or otherwise legally invalid by a court, only that specific part is struck down. The rest of the chapter continues in full force and effect, unaffected by the ruling. Similarly, a finding that a provision does not apply in one particular circumstance does not prevent it from applying in other circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers operating under Chapter 6-13.1, Section 6-13.1-26 provides structural assurance that the chapter's obligations remain intact even if a court invalidates one of its components. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter regardless of any legal challenge to a specific clause. This means that a court ruling narrowing one part of the law does not create a general exemption from the chapter's remaining requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-13.1-26 is designed to protect the broader set of rights established throughout Chapter 6-13.1, ensuring that a successful legal challenge to one provision does not unravel the protections tenants rely on under other parts of the chapter. If a specific clause is struck down, tenants may still be able to assert rights and remedies under the remaining provisions. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify which protections remain available under Chapter 6-13.1 in light of any court decisions affecting the 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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