230 R.I. Code R. 30-15-1 § 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.10
Severability
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If any provision of these Rules or the application thereof to any person of circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not effect other provisions or application of these Rules which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions are declared to be severable. </div
Section 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.10 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of these Rhode Island housing rules is found legally invalid by a court or authority, that finding does not automatically invalidate the rest of the rules. The remaining provisions continue to operate independently, as if the invalid portion had never been included. This type of clause is common in regulatory frameworks to preserve the overall integrity of the rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Rhode Island's housing regulations should be aware that 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.10 protects the broader ruleset from being entirely undone if one provision is successfully challenged. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other applicable requirements even if a specific rule is struck down or deemed unenforceable. Understanding this structural safeguard helps clarify that obligations under the remaining provisions stay in force regardless of any isolated legal challenge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants should know that 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.10 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of Rhode Island's housing rules does not wipe out protections found elsewhere in the same ruleset. Rights and remedies established by other provisions remain available even if a separate section is invalidated. Tenants seeking to understand how this affects their specific rights may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the remaining provisions of the rules directly.
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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