Islip, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 26-7
Severability
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The invalidity of any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, word or provision of this ordinance shall not invalidate any other section, paragraph, sentence, clause, word or provision thereof.
Section 26-7 of Islip, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the ordinance is found to be legally invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the ordinance continues to stand on its own. Courts and regulators treat each provision as independent, so a successful legal challenge to one element does not automatically undo the entire ordinance. This type of clause is common in municipal legislation and reflects a legislative intent to preserve as much of the law as possible.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords operating under Chapter 26 of the Islip Code should understand that § 26-7 preserves the enforceability of the ordinance's other requirements even if a specific provision is ever struck down. In practical terms, compliance obligations under the remaining sections continue in full effect regardless of any legal challenge to an isolated clause or paragraph. Property owners and managers should not assume that a ruling against one part of the ordinance relieves them of duties imposed by other parts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-7 means that tenants retain the protections afforded by Chapter 26 even if a court or other authority invalidates a particular section or clause of the ordinance. Rights and remedies established elsewhere in the ordinance remain available as enforcement paths, such as raising a violation as a defense or filing a complaint with the appropriate local authority. Tenants who have questions about which protections remain in effect may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Islip municipal 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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