Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 46A-19
Severability
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If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, word or part of this chapter is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this chapter but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, word or part of this chapter directly involved in the controversy in which judgment is rendered.
Valley Stream Code § 46A-19 is a severability clause, meaning that if a court strikes down any specific word, sentence, paragraph, or section of Chapter 46A as invalid, only that particular portion is removed from operation. The rest of the chapter continues in full force as if the invalidated portion had never been applied. This provision is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when individual parts are successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 46A-19, property owners and managers can generally rely on the remaining provisions of Chapter 46A continuing to apply even if a court invalidates one specific part of the chapter. Compliant operators typically stay informed about any court rulings that may affect particular sections, while recognizing that the bulk of their obligations under the chapter remain intact. Monitoring legal developments related to Chapter 46A helps ensure ongoing compliance with whichever provisions remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 46A-19 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of Chapter 46A does not automatically undo the protections or requirements found elsewhere in the chapter. Tenants whose rights are grounded in other sections of Chapter 46A can generally continue to rely on those provisions regardless of rulings affecting separate parts. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help clarify which portions of Chapter 46A remain operative following any court decision.
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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