Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-4
Severability
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If any part or provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is adjudged invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this chapter, or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The Village Board of Trustees hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this chapter even without any such invalid or unconstitutional part, provision or application.
Section 217-4 of Nyack's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 217, is a severability clause, which means that if any single part of the chapter is found invalid or unconstitutional by a court, only that specific part is affected. The rest of the chapter remains in full force and effect, as though the invalidated portion never existed. This type of provision reflects the Village Board of Trustees' stated intent that the chapter's remaining rules stand independently of any one piece that might fail legal scrutiny.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 217, § 217-4 provides assurance that a successful legal challenge to one element of Nyack's rent regulations does not automatically unravel the entire chapter. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of Chapter 217 even if a specific section is struck down by a court. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting Chapter 217 helps property managers understand which specific obligations remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 217-4 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in Chapter 217 are designed to survive even if one part of the chapter is ruled invalid. If a landlord argues that a court ruling on one provision eliminates the entire chapter's protections, this severability clause directly counters that position. Tenants who have questions about how a specific court ruling affects their rights under Chapter 217 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nyack's local ordinances.
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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