Brookhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 82-16
Severability
Operative Text
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 82-16 of Brookhaven's Code of Ordinances Chapter 82 is a standard severability clause. It establishes that if any individual portion of the chapter is struck down or declared invalid by a court, the rest of the chapter remains in full legal effect. The invalid portion is treated as isolated, so its removal does not unravel the broader regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 82-16, property owners and managers can rely on the fact that Chapter 82's rent-related requirements remain enforceable even if a court invalidates one specific provision. A compliant operator generally continues to follow all other sections of the chapter without interruption when a single clause is challenged or overturned. This structural provision helps ensure that the overall regulatory scheme governing rental properties in Brookhaven stays intact.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 82-16 provides tenants with assurance that their protections under Chapter 82 are not entirely eliminated if one part of the chapter is found legally defective by a court. Rights and remedies established in other sections of the chapter continue to apply independently of any invalidated clause. Tenants who have questions about how a court ruling may affect specific protections can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for general information.
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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