Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 175-12
Severability
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If any part or provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part or provision or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this chapter or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances, and the Town Board of the Town of Elbridge herby declares that it would have passed this chapter or the remainder thereof had such valid application or invalid provision been apparent.
Section 175-12 of Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 is a severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the chapter is found legally invalid by a court, only that specific part is affected. The rest of the chapter continues in full force as though the invalid portion never existed. This type of provision reflects the Town Board's stated intent that the chapter as a whole should survive even if isolated sections are struck down.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 175-12, a court ruling that invalidates one specific requirement in ch. 175 does not automatically nullify the other obligations that apply to rental property operators in Elbridge. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining provisions of the chapter unless a court has specifically ruled on the section in question. Staying informed about any legal challenges to ch. 175 helps operators understand which, if any, requirements may be affected.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 175-12 means that if a landlord or another party successfully challenges one part of ch. 175 in court, tenants can generally still rely on the protections provided by the rest of the chapter. Rights established under other sections of ch. 175 remain intact and enforceable even if a separate provision is invalidated. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling might affect their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Elbridge housing regulations.
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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