Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 219-18
Severability
Operative Text
If any section 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 remainder of this chapter.
Section 219-18 of Potsdam's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 219, is a severability clause. It establishes that if any individual section of the chapter is found to be unconstitutional, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable, that finding applies only to that specific section. The rest of the chapter continues to operate with full legal effect, as though the invalidated portion had never been included.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 219, § 219-18 provides an important structural assurance for property owners operating under Potsdam's rental regulations. Because of this severability provision, a successful legal challenge to one section of the chapter does not automatically unravel the obligations and protections established by the remaining sections. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of Chapter 219 even if a particular rule within it is struck down.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 219-18 of Chapter 219 means that tenant protections built into the chapter are designed to remain intact even if a court invalidates one specific provision. Rights and remedies available under other sections of the chapter are not automatically eliminated by a ruling that targets a separate section. Tenants seeking to understand which protections remain in force after any legal challenge may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Potsdam's local ordinances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation