Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-57
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In the event that any part or portion of this article shall be adjudged or determined to be invalid for any reason, such adjudication or determination shall not affect the validity of any other part or portion of this article. In the event that any provision of this article shall conflict or be inconsistent with any other provision of law, the more restrictive such provision shall be deemed to prevail to the extent inconsistent.
Section 128-57 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 establishes two structural rules for the article as a whole. First, if a court or other authority finds any single part of the article invalid, the rest of the article continues in full force. Second, if any provision of this article conflicts with another law, whichever rule is more restrictive on the regulated conduct governs to the extent of the conflict.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-57, operators subject to ch. 128 should understand that the article is designed to remain largely intact even if one section is struck down. Where this article's requirements are stricter than another applicable law, the article's stricter standard is the one a compliant operator generally follows. Staying current with any judicial rulings or legal changes affecting ch. 128 helps ensure ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-57 provides tenants with assurance that a legal challenge to one part of ch. 128 does not unravel the protections found elsewhere in the article. Additionally, where this article offers stronger protections than another overlapping law, those stronger protections remain in effect. Tenants who believe a landlord is relying on a less protective standard may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Freeport's local 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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