Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-8
Severability; inconsistent laws
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If any of this chapter or its application to any persons or circumstances is adjudged by a court to be invalid or ineffectual, such judgment shall not affect the remainder of the chapter or its application to any other person or circumstance. This chapter shall supersede all laws inconsistent with it to the extent of such inconsistency, but, in all other respects, shall be deemed supplemental to such laws.
Section 139-8 of Glen Cove's rental regulations establishes two structural rules for the chapter as a whole. First, if a court finds any part of the chapter invalid or unenforceable as applied to a particular person or situation, the rest of the chapter remains in full effect. Second, where this chapter conflicts with other laws, it takes precedence to the extent of that conflict, while otherwise operating alongside and in addition to those other laws.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 139-8 means that a court ruling striking down one provision of Chapter 139 does not void the chapter's remaining requirements, so operators should treat each obligation as independently enforceable. Where Chapter 139 conflicts with another local or state rule, the chapter generally controls, but landlords should be aware that non-conflicting provisions of other laws may still apply alongside it. Compliance programs that address each section of Chapter 139 separately are generally consistent with how this severability structure is designed to work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-8 protects tenants by ensuring that a successful legal challenge to one part of Chapter 139 does not eliminate the protections found in the rest of the chapter. If a landlord argues that a particular provision is unenforceable, tenants can note that Section 139-8 preserves all other rights and obligations under the chapter. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 139 are being affected by a legal dispute may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Glen Cove housing law.
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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