North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-17
Severability
Operative Text
Each and every clause, sentence, paragraph and section in this article is separately written; in the event that any such provision should be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such a decision does not affect the validity of this article as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 51D-17 of North Tonawanda's Code of Ordinances establishes a severability rule for the article in which it appears. If a court with proper authority finds any individual clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of the article to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, that ruling applies only to the specific provision struck down. The remainder of the article continues in full force as if the invalidated portion had never been included.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 51D-17, the article's rent-related requirements remain operative even if a court invalidates one or more specific provisions within it. Property owners and managers should understand that a legal challenge successfully targeting one clause does not automatically nullify the obligations set out in other sections of the article. Compliance with the surviving provisions is still expected regardless of any partial judicial ruling.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 51D-17 means that tenants' protections under the article are not entirely eliminated simply because one part of it is struck down by a court. Rights and remedies established in other clauses of the article remain available even after a partial invalidation. Tenants who have questions about how a court ruling may affect their specific protections can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with North Tonawanda's 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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