Cal. Civ. Code § 367
Effect of invalidity in part
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§ 367. Effect of invalidity in part. If any term, part, provision, article, section, subdivision or paragraph of this chapter shall be held unconstitutional, or ineffective in whole or in part, then to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective, this chapter and such term, part, provision, article, section, subdivision or paragraph thereof shall be in full force and effect; and such determination shall not be deemed to invalidate the remaining terms, parts, provisions, articles, sections, subdivisions or paragraphs thereof.
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 367 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual piece of the Multiple Dwelling Law is found unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable by a court, only that specific piece is set aside. The rest of the law continues to operate as written, unaffected by the ruling against the invalidated portion. This provision ensures that a successful legal challenge to one element of the statute does not unravel the entire framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 367, a court ruling that strikes down one requirement of the Multiple Dwelling Law does not automatically eliminate other obligations that property owners and managers must meet. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining provisions of the statute unless and until a specific section is formally declared invalid. Staying current with any judicial developments affecting particular sections of the law is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 367 means that tenant protections built into the Multiple Dwelling Law remain intact even if a court invalidates a separate part of the same statute. Rights and remedies available under unaffected sections can still be raised as defenses, pursued through a housing court proceeding, or explored with a tenant-rights organization. Tenants who believe a specific provision relevant to their situation has been challenged in court may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights group or legal aid organization to understand which parts of the law remain in full force.
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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