Hillsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-10
Severability
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Any provision of this article that may hereafter be determined in a court of record to be invalid or unenforceable shall not affect the validity or enforceability of all other terms, conditions, and provisions of this article.
Section 181-10 of Hillsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the article is ever struck down or found unenforceable by a court, the rest of the article continues to stand on its own. The invalid portion is effectively severed from the whole, leaving the remaining rules intact. This type of provision is common in local ordinances to preserve the broader regulatory framework even when one element fails legal scrutiny.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 181-10, operators subject to ch. 181 can generally rely on the fact that the article's other requirements remain in effect even if a court invalidates one specific provision. Compliant operators continue to follow all other terms and conditions of the article regardless of any legal challenge to a particular section. Staying current with any court decisions affecting ch. 181 helps ensure ongoing compliance with the provisions that remain enforceable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 181-10 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in ch. 181 are not automatically wiped out if one part of the article is challenged or invalidated in court. Tenants can generally continue to assert rights under the remaining, unaffected provisions of the article. Those seeking to understand how a specific court ruling may affect their rights under ch. 181 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Hillsdale'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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