North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-121
Severability
Operative Text
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this article 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.
North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-121 is a severability clause, meaning that if a court strikes down any individual piece of the article as legally invalid, the rest of the article continues in full force. The invalidated portion is treated as isolated, and its removal does not unravel the surrounding provisions. This is a standard structural rule about how the article holds together legally, rather than a rule that directly governs conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-121, property owners and managers 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 found in other sections. Compliant operators continue to follow all remaining provisions of the article even if a specific clause is later ruled invalid. Staying current with any court decisions affecting the article helps operators understand which specific provisions remain operative.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-121 means that if a court invalidates one part of the article, tenants retain whatever rights and protections are provided by the untouched portions. A legal ruling narrowly targeting one clause does not wipe out the broader framework of the article. Tenants seeking to understand which provisions remain in effect after any court ruling may consult a tenant-rights organization or review publicly available court records for guidance.
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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