Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-475
Partial invalidity
Operative Text
If a term, part, provision, section, subdivision or subsection of this division shall be held unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective, in whole or in part, such determination shall not be deemed to affect, impair or invalidate the remaining terms, parts, provisions, sections, subdivisions and subsections.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-475 is a severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the division is found unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective by a court or other authority, that finding applies only to that specific part. The rest of the division continues to operate as written, unaffected by the invalidation of the challenged portion. This type of provision is standard in legislative drafting and is designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when isolated components are struck down.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-475, operators subject to this division can generally rely on the fact that a legal challenge to one section of the code does not automatically nullify the obligations or protections found in other sections. Compliant property managers typically continue to follow all remaining provisions of the division unless a specific section has been formally declared invalid. Staying informed about any court rulings or official determinations affecting particular sections of the code is a common practice among diligent operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-475 means that even if a landlord or other party successfully challenges one part of the division in court, tenants retain whatever rights and protections are provided by the remaining, unaffected sections. Tenants who believe their rights under another part of the division have been violated can still raise those provisions as a basis for a complaint or defense, regardless of any partial invalidity ruling. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify which sections of the division remain in full 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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