Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-14
Severability
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A. If any part or provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be judged invalid, such judgment shall be confined to the part or application adjudged to be invalid; such decision shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be invalid. B. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds the application of any provision of this chapter to any building, other structure or tract of land to be invalid in whole or part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the person, property or situation involved, and the application of any such provisions to any other person, property or situation shall not be affected.
Section 148-14 of Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 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, and the invalidity of one provision does not spread to others. Similarly, if a provision is found invalid as applied to a particular person or property, that ruling is limited to that specific situation and does not undermine the chapter's application to anyone else.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 148-14 provides property owners and managers with assurance that the regulatory framework of ch. 148 remains intact even if a court strikes down a specific provision. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of the chapter regardless of any legal challenge to an isolated section. Understanding this severability structure helps operators recognize that a ruling affecting one building or circumstance does not automatically alter their obligations under the rest of the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-14 means that if a court invalidates a portion of Gates ch. 148 in response to a challenge, tenants' protections under the remaining provisions of the chapter are not automatically diminished. A ruling that a specific provision does not apply to a particular property or person leaves the broader chapter's protections available to others. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling might interact with 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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