Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-19
Severability
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If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in said judgment.
Section 281-19 of Babylon Village's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 281, is a standard severability clause. It establishes that if any individual portion of the chapter is struck down or declared invalid by a court, only that specific portion is affected — the rest of the chapter continues to operate as written. This prevents a ruling against one part of the law from unraveling the entire regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a property owner or manager subject to Chapter 281, the severability provision in § 281-19 means that compliance obligations under the chapter remain in force even if a court invalidates a particular clause or section. Operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of the chapter unless and until a court specifically rules against each individual provision. Staying informed about any legal challenges to Chapter 281 can help operators understand which, if any, specific obligations may be affected.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 281-19 protects tenants by ensuring that the broader protections of Chapter 281 remain intact even if one part of the chapter is successfully challenged in court. If a landlord argues that a court ruling has invalidated the entire chapter, this severability provision limits that argument to only the specific clause or section that was actually struck down. Tenants who have questions about how a legal challenge to Chapter 281 might affect their rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Babylon Village ordinances.
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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