Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162A-14
Severability
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A. If any part or provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be judged invalid, such judgment shall be confined to the part or application adjudged to be invalid; such decision shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be invalid. B. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds the application of any provision of this chapter to any building, other structure or tract of land to be invalid in whole or part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the person, property or situation involved, and the application of any such provisions to any other person, property or situation shall not be affected.
Section 162A-14 of Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 162A is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any single part of the chapter is found legally invalid by a court, only that specific part is affected. The rest of the chapter continues in full force and effect, unaltered by the ruling. Similarly, if a provision is found invalid as applied to a particular person, property, or situation, that finding does not extend to other persons, properties, or situations governed by the same chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 162A-14, operators subject to Chapter 162A can generally rely on the chapter's remaining provisions even if a court strikes down one portion as applied to a specific building or circumstance. Compliant operators continue to follow all other requirements of the chapter that have not been specifically invalidated. Staying current with any court decisions affecting Chapter 162A helps property managers understand which, if any, provisions may have been narrowed in scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162A-14 means that a court ruling invalidating part of Chapter 162A in someone else's case does not automatically eliminate tenant protections in other situations covered by the chapter. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the chapter's remaining provisions when raising issues or filing complaints related to their own housing circumstances. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify which parts of Chapter 162A remain in effect and applicable to a given situation.
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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