Irondequoit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 177-14
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 177-14 of Irondequoit's rental regulations establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any individual part of Chapter 177 is struck down or declared invalid by a court, the rest of the chapter remains in full legal effect. The invalidation is contained only to the specific clause, sentence, paragraph, or section that the court directly addressed. This is a standard legal safeguard designed to preserve as much of the ordinance as possible when one portion is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 177-14, property owners and managers operating under Chapter 177 can generally rely on the ordinance's other provisions remaining enforceable even if a court invalidates one specific part. Compliant operators typically continue following all other requirements of the chapter unless and until a court ruling specifically addresses those sections. Staying informed about any legal challenges to Chapter 177 helps operators understand which, if any, provisions may be affected.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 177-14 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of Chapter 177 does not automatically eliminate tenant protections found elsewhere in the chapter. Tenants who believe a specific provision has been invalidated by a court ruling should verify which exact clause was affected, as other rights under the chapter generally remain intact. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help clarify which portions of Chapter 177 remain in force following any court decision.
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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