Haverstraw Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-5
Severability
Operative Text
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section 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 or part thereof directly involved in said judgment.
Section 128-5 of Haverstraw Town Code Chapter 128 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if a court finds any individual part of the chapter legally invalid, that ruling applies only to the specific portion struck down. The rest of the chapter continues in full force and effect, unaffected by the court's judgment. This is a standard legal safeguard designed to preserve as much of the ordinance as possible when any one piece is challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-5 of Chapter 128, the ordinance is structured so that a successful legal challenge to one provision does not unravel the entire chapter. Compliant operators can generally continue following the remaining, unaffected provisions of Chapter 128 even if a specific clause is invalidated by a court. Staying informed about any court rulings that may affect particular sections of the chapter is a common practice for property managers operating under this code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-5 means that even if a court invalidates one part of Chapter 128, the protections and requirements found in the rest of the chapter remain in place. Tenants whose rights arise from other sections of Chapter 128 are generally not affected by a ruling that targets only a separate, specific provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify which parts of the chapter remain operative if a legal challenge to any portion of Chapter 128 arises.
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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