Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-6
Severability
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If a term, part, provision, section, subsection or paragraph of this chapter shall be held unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, such determination shall not be deemed to invalidate the remaining terms, parts, provisions, sections, subsections or paragraphs.
Section 149-6 of Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any individual part of the chapter is found to be unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable by a court, that finding applies only to that specific part. The rest of the chapter continues to operate as written, unaffected by the invalidation of any single component. This is a standard structural provision designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when isolated elements are successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers subject to ch. 149, Section 149-6 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of the chapter does not automatically void the obligations created by other sections. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining provisions of the chapter regardless of any court ruling that strikes down a discrete portion. Staying current with any judicial developments affecting ch. 149 helps operators understand which specific requirements remain in force.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-6 of ch. 149 protects tenants by ensuring that the rights and protections established elsewhere in the chapter remain intact even if a court invalidates a particular provision. If one section of the chapter is struck down, tenants can still rely on the remaining sections for any applicable protections. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling might affect their rights under ch. 149 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for general guidance.
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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