Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-11
Severability; supersession of inconsistent provisions
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If any part of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is adjudged by a court to be invalid or ineffectual, such judgment shall not affect the remainder of the chapter or its application to any other person or circumstance. This chapter shall supersede all laws inconsistent with it to the extent of such inconsistency, but in all other respects shall be deemed supplemental to such laws.
Section 187-11 of Albany's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 187, establishes two structural rules for the chapter as a whole. First, if a court strikes down any individual part of the chapter or its application to a particular person or situation, the rest of the chapter remains fully in force. Second, where this chapter conflicts with other laws, it takes precedence over those inconsistent provisions, while otherwise operating alongside and supplementing existing law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 187, Section 187-11 means that even if a specific provision of Albany's rent regulations is successfully challenged in court, the remaining obligations under the chapter still apply to property owners and managers. Operators should not assume that a court ruling invalidating one part of the chapter eliminates their compliance responsibilities under the rest of it. Where Chapter 187 conflicts with other local or state rules, it generally controls, so landlords should be aware that its requirements may override other regulatory frameworks they are accustomed to following.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 187-11 provides an important structural protection for tenants: a court ruling that voids one part of Chapter 187 does not eliminate the protections found in the rest of the chapter. This means that rights and remedies established elsewhere in Chapter 187 generally remain available even if a specific provision is struck down. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 187 are being affected by a legal challenge to the ordinance may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider for guidance on which protections remain in effect.
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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