Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-26
Severability
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If any section, paragraph, subdivision or provision of this chapter shall be found invalid, such invalidity shall apply to the section, paragraph, subdivision or provision adjudged invalid, and the remainder of the chapter shall remain valid and effective.
Section 48-26 of Chenango's Code of Ordinances Chapter 48 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the chapter is found legally invalid by a court or other authority, only that specific part is affected. The rest of the chapter continues in full force as though the invalid portion never existed. This type of provision is common in legislation and is designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when one component is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 48-26, property owners and managers can generally rely on the remaining provisions of Chapter 48 continuing to apply even if a particular section is struck down or declared unenforceable. Compliant operators typically continue following all other requirements of the chapter unless a specific provision has been formally adjudged invalid. Staying informed about any legal challenges to Chapter 48 helps operators understand which, if any, obligations may be affected.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 48-26 means that a successful legal challenge to one part of Chapter 48 does not automatically invalidate the protections or requirements found elsewhere in the chapter. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the other provisions of Chapter 48 remaining in effect even if a specific section is overturned. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify which parts of the chapter remain operative if a particular provision has been challenged or invalidated.
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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