West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 71-12
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit any law of the state, the United States or any other jurisdiction that grants, guarantees or protects the same rights as are granted, guaranteed or protected by this chapter.
Section 71-12 of West Seneca's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 71, establishes that the local chapter's provisions are not meant to override or weaken any state, federal, or other jurisdictional laws that provide equal or greater protections. In other words, if another law already grants the same rights covered by this chapter, that law remains fully intact. The provision functions as a floor, not a ceiling, ensuring that stronger or equivalent protections from other sources of law are preserved alongside the local rules.
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Under § 71-12 of West Seneca Code ch. 71, compliant operators recognize that their obligations may extend beyond the local chapter itself when state or federal law provides equivalent or broader protections. Property managers generally stay informed about overlapping legal frameworks — such as New York State housing laws or federal fair housing requirements — that may apply simultaneously with the local ordinance. Awareness of this layered structure helps operators avoid inadvertently relying on the local chapter as a shield against obligations imposed by other jurisdictions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 71-12 of West Seneca Code ch. 71 means that rights granted under state or federal law are not diminished simply because the local chapter addresses the same subject matter. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may have multiple legal avenues available, since protections from New York State law, federal law, or other jurisdictions can apply alongside — and independently of — the local ordinance. Tenant-rights organizations can help identify which layer of law may be most relevant to a given set of circumstances.
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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