Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-15
Conflict with other provisions; severability
Operative Text
A. Except as otherwise specifically provided, in the event any provision of this chapter shall be in conflict with any statute, ordinance, or regulation governing land and property, the provision which establishes the higher standard for promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people of the City shall be controlling. B. If a term, part or provision, section, subdivision or paragraph of this chapter shall be held unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective, in whole or in part, such determination shall not be deemed to affect, impair or invalidate the remaining terms, parts, provisions, sections, subdivisions and paragraphs.
Section 310-15 of Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 establishes two structural rules for the chapter as a whole. First, when this chapter's requirements conflict with another law or regulation covering land and property, whichever standard offers greater protection for public health and safety takes precedence. Second, if any individual part of the chapter is found legally invalid or unconstitutional, the rest of the chapter remains fully in force and unaffected by that determination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 310-15, operators managing rental property in Norwich should be aware that when this chapter's standards differ from those of another applicable statute or ordinance, the stricter health-and-safety standard governs compliance obligations. Compliant operators generally track requirements under both this chapter and any overlapping regulations, applying whichever sets the higher bar. The severability clause also means that a legal challenge to one part of the chapter does not eliminate obligations under the remaining provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 310-15 provides tenants with the assurance that Norwich's housing chapter is designed to maintain the strongest available health and safety protections when conflicts arise with other laws. The severability rule means that even if a specific provision is successfully challenged, tenants retain the protections afforded by the rest of ch. 310. Tenants who believe a landlord is relying on a weaker standard from a conflicting regulation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority to understand which standard applies to their situation.
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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