Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 133-18
Severability
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If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, article 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, article or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
Section 133-18 of Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 is a severability clause, meaning that if a court strikes down any specific part of the chapter as invalid, the rest of the chapter remains in full force. The invalidated portion is treated as isolated, so its removal does not unravel the surrounding provisions. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve as much of the ordinance as possible after any successful legal challenge.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 133-18, property owners and managers can generally rely on the remaining provisions of ch. 133 continuing to apply even if a court invalidates one section. Compliant operators stay informed about any court rulings that affect specific parts of the chapter, since those rulings are limited in scope and do not void the chapter as a whole. Monitoring official announcements from the Town of Gates helps ensure ongoing compliance with whichever provisions remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 133-18 means that a court ruling against one part of ch. 133 does not eliminate tenants' rights or protections established elsewhere in the chapter. If a specific provision is challenged or struck down, tenants can still look to the remaining sections for applicable protections. Tenants who have questions about how a particular court ruling affects their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Gates, N.Y. 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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