Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 433 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 433-19
Severability
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If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in said judgment.
Section 433-19 of Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 433 is a severability clause, a standard legal provision that protects the integrity of the broader chapter. If a court finds any specific part of the chapter to be invalid or unenforceable, that ruling applies only to that particular portion and does not bring down the rest of the chapter with it. The remaining provisions continue in full force and effect, independent of the invalidated section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 433-19, property owners and managers operating under ch. 433 can take note that the chapter is designed to remain functional even if one of its components is successfully challenged in court. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the chapter that have not been specifically invalidated by a court ruling. This structural protection means that obligations under the broader ordinance remain in effect unless a court has specifically addressed and struck down a given clause.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 433-19 provides tenants with the assurance that a legal challenge to one part of ch. 433 does not automatically eliminate protections found elsewhere in the chapter. Rights and remedies established in other sections of the ordinance remain intact and enforceable even if a court invalidates a separate provision. Tenants who have questions about which specific protections remain in effect may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Farmingdale'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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