N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8C-1 et seq. § 46:8C-6
Severability
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If any provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect; and, to this end, the provisions of this act are declared to be severable. L.1973, c. 153, s. 6.
Section 46:8C-6 of N.J.S.A. 46:8C-1 et seq. is a severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the act is found legally invalid by a court, that finding does not automatically invalidate the rest of the law. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalid portion had never been included. This is a standard structural safeguard built into many statutes to preserve the law's overall effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under N.J.S.A. 46:8C-1 et seq. should be aware that § 46:8C-6 ensures the act's other requirements remain in force even if a court strikes down one of its provisions. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other obligations under the act regardless of any legal challenge to a specific section. Staying current with any court decisions affecting the act helps operators understand which provisions remain operative.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants protected by N.J.S.A. 46:8C-1 et seq. can take note that § 46:8C-6 preserves their rights under the act even if a particular provision is successfully challenged in court. This means that a legal ruling invalidating one part of the law does not wipe out the protections offered by the remaining sections. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling may affect their rights can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for general information.
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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