North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-43
Severability
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Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this code be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of the code shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 28-43 of North Hempstead's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28, is a standard severability clause. It establishes that if any individual part of the code—whether a section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase—is found unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, that finding does not invalidate the rest of the code. The remaining provisions continue to operate with full legal force, as though the invalidated portion had never been included.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 28-43 of Chapter 28, the severability rule means that a legal challenge successfully striking down one part of the local rental code does not automatically nullify the obligations that landlords hold under other sections. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other applicable provisions of the code regardless of any isolated ruling on a specific clause. Staying informed about any court decisions affecting particular sections remains a sound general practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28-43 of North Hempstead Code ch. 28 provides tenants with an important structural protection: if a landlord or other party successfully challenges one part of the rental code as unconstitutional, the rights and protections found in other sections of the code remain intact and enforceable. This means that a ruling narrowing one provision does not wipe out the broader framework of tenant protections. Tenants who believe their rights under other sections of Chapter 28 have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand what remedies remain available.
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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