Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 § 249-4
Severability
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If the provisions of any article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this chapter shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order of judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this chapter.
Section 249-4 of Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 249 establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any individual part of the chapter is struck down or declared invalid by a court, the rest of the chapter continues to stand and remain in effect. This is a standard legal safeguard that prevents a single invalidated provision from toppling the entire ordinance. The rule applies to any structural unit of the chapter, from broad articles down to individual clauses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 249-4 of Middletown's Chapter 249, property owners and managers can generally rely on the fact that the chapter's other requirements remain enforceable even if a court invalidates one specific provision. Compliant operators typically continue to follow all other sections of the ordinance unless and until a court specifically rules on those sections. Staying current with any court decisions affecting Chapter 249 is a practice consistent with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 249-4 of Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 249 means that tenants retain the protections offered by the rest of the chapter even if one part of it is found legally invalid. Rights and remedies established in other sections of Chapter 249 are not automatically eliminated by a ruling that targets only a single provision. Tenants who have questions about which protections remain in force may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information.
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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