Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-156
Severability
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The provisions of this revised general ordinance are severable. If any court of competent jurisdiction decides that any section, clause, sentence, part or provision of this revised general ordinance is illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any of the remaining sections, clauses, sentences, parts or provisions of this revised general ordinance.
Section 27-156 of Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 establishes a severability rule for the ordinance, meaning that if any individual part of the ordinance is struck down by a court as illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional, the rest of the ordinance continues to stand and operate as written. This is a standard legal safeguard that prevents a single flawed provision from invalidating an entire regulatory scheme. The rule ensures that the ordinance's remaining requirements and protections remain in full effect regardless of any successful legal challenge to one of its components.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 27-156, property owners and managers operating under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 can generally rely on the ordinance's other provisions remaining enforceable even if a specific section is successfully challenged in court. Compliant operators typically continue to follow all unchallenged sections of the ordinance without interruption when a legal ruling affects only one part. Staying informed about any court decisions affecting specific provisions helps operators understand which requirements remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 27-156 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 are not automatically eliminated if one part of the ordinance is found legally defective by a court. Tenants can generally continue to rely on the ordinance's other provisions and raise them in relevant proceedings even after a partial legal challenge succeeds. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Syracuse housing law can help clarify which specific protections remain in force at any given time.
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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