Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-53
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The provisions of the article shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Town of Clarkstown, county or state or existing requirements of any other provision of local law or ordinance of the Town of Clarkstown or of the county or state; in situations where there is a conflict between any provisions of this article and any applicable state or local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the more restrictive provision or requirement shall prevail.
Section 157-53 of Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rental regulations in this article work alongside — not instead of — existing federal, state, county, and local laws. If any rule in this article conflicts with another applicable law or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter takes precedence. No existing legal remedy or requirement is eliminated or weakened by this article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 157-53, property owners and managers in Clarkstown must recognize that compliance with this article does not automatically satisfy all other applicable obligations. Where a state, county, or other local rule imposes a stricter standard than this article, that stricter standard governs day-to-day operations. Compliant operators generally audit their practices against the full stack of applicable law, not just this article in isolation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-53 means that tenants in Clarkstown retain all rights and remedies available under state, county, and other local laws in addition to those provided by this article. If a protection under another law is stronger than what this article offers, that stronger protection still applies. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may explore remedies through multiple legal frameworks — including state housing law and local ordinances — and tenant-rights organizations can help identify which avenue may be most relevant.
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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