Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-9
Severability
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If a chapter, part, provision, section, subdivision or paragraph or term of this code shall be held unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective, in whole or in part, such determination shall not be deemed to invalidate the remaining chapter, parts, provisions, sections subdivisions, paragraphs or terms.
Section 231-9 of Albany's Code of Ordinances Chapter 231 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any individual part of the chapter—whether a section, subdivision, paragraph, or other unit—is found unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective by a court or other authority, that finding does not automatically bring down the rest of the chapter. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated portion had never been included. This is a standard legal safeguard built into many municipal codes to preserve the overall regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 231-9 of Albany's Chapter 231, property owners and managers can generally rely on the fact that the rent-related rules in this chapter remain in force even if a court strikes down one specific provision. Compliant operators continue to follow all other applicable requirements of the chapter regardless of any legal challenge to an isolated section. Staying current with which provisions remain in effect is a routine part of managing rental property under this code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 231-9 of Albany's Chapter 231 means that tenants retain the protections offered by the chapter's other provisions even if one part of the code is successfully challenged and invalidated. Rights established elsewhere in Chapter 231 are not automatically eliminated by a ruling that targets only a single section or paragraph. Tenants who have questions about which protections currently apply may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the Albany Code 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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