Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-64
Conflicts with other legislation
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Where a provision of this Part 3 is found to be in conflict with any of the above laws, codes or regulations, the provision which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Section 245-64 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a conflict-resolution rule: when Part 3 of Chapter 245 clashes with another applicable law, code, or regulation, whichever provision sets the stricter or more protective standard takes precedence. This means neither the local ordinance nor the competing rule automatically wins — the outcome depends on which one demands more. The provision does not eliminate either rule; it simply determines which one governs in a conflict.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-64, operators subject to Chapter 245, Part 3 must be aware that compliance with a less demanding rule does not guarantee compliance overall — the higher standard always controls. Compliant operators generally review both the local ordinance and any overlapping state or federal requirements to identify which imposes the stricter obligation, and then meet that stricter standard. Keeping current with changes to all applicable codes helps ensure that the correct benchmark is being applied at any given time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-64 means that tenants may benefit from whichever rule — local or otherwise — provides the greater protection, even if a landlord points to a less stringent law as justification for their conduct. If a landlord's actions appear to comply with one law but fall short of a stricter overlapping standard, that gap may be relevant to a complaint or legal defense. Tenants who believe a conflict between laws is affecting their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Sleepy Hollow's Chapter 245 for general guidance on how this provision applies.
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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