Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 138-16
Severability
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The provisions of this article are declared to be severable, and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this article shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses and phrases of this article, but they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this article shall stand, notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 138-16 of Islandia's Code of Ordinances establishes a severability rule for the rent regulation article, meaning that if any individual part of the article is found legally invalid or unconstitutional by a court, that finding does not invalidate the rest of the article. Each section, sentence, clause, and phrase is treated as legally independent from the others. The provision reflects the local legislature's stated intent that the article as a whole should continue to operate even if one of its components is struck down.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 138-16, operators subject to Islandia's rent regulation article can generally rely on the fact that a successful legal challenge to one part of the article does not automatically nullify the obligations or protections established by other parts. Compliant property managers typically continue to follow all remaining provisions of the article unless a court has specifically invalidated a particular section. Staying informed about any judicial decisions affecting the article's individual provisions is a standard part of managing compliance under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-16 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in Islandia's rent regulation article generally remain in force even if a court invalidates a specific portion of the article. Tenants who believe their rights under the article have been violated may still raise those rights as a basis for a complaint or defense, as long as the relevant provision has not itself been struck down. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Islandia's local ordinances can help clarify which parts of the article remain operative at any given time.
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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