Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59-14
Severability
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The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof.
Section 59-14 of Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 59 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any individual section or provision of the chapter is found to be legally invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the chapter continues to stand on its own. This is a standard legal safeguard that prevents a single flawed provision from toppling an entire regulatory scheme. The rule ensures that the broader framework of Chapter 59 remains operative even when one part is successfully challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 59-14 provides property owners and managers with assurance that Chapter 59's requirements remain in effect even if a court or authority strikes down a specific provision. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other sections of the chapter without interruption when one section is invalidated. This means that a legal challenge to one rule in the chapter does not relieve landlords of obligations under the remaining provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Section 59-14, tenants can understand that their protections under Chapter 59 are not entirely eliminated if one part of the chapter is found invalid. Rights and remedies established in other sections of the chapter remain available even when a specific provision is successfully challenged. Tenants seeking to understand how this affects their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Fair Haven's local ordinances.
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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