North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-140
Severability
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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 § 2-140 is a severability clause, meaning that if a court strikes down any individual part of the article as legally invalid, the rest of the article continues in full force and effect. The invalidated portion is treated as isolated, so its removal does not unravel the surrounding provisions. This is a standard structural rule about how the article as a whole survives legal challenges to any one of its components.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-140, operators subject to this article can generally rely on the fact that a successful legal challenge to one provision does not automatically void the obligations or protections found in other parts of the article. Compliant property managers typically continue to follow the remaining, unchallenged provisions even when a specific clause is under litigation or has been struck down. Staying informed about which specific provisions remain in effect after any court ruling is a standard part of regulatory compliance.
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 § 2-140 means that even if a court invalidates one part of the article, tenants retain whatever rights and protections are provided by the remaining, unaffected provisions. A court ruling that strikes down a single clause does not eliminate the broader framework of the article. Tenants who have questions about which provisions remain operative after any legal challenge may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource for general 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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