Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-124
Unconstitutionality or invalidity in part
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Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Code by declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of the code shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this Code are declared to be severable.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-124 establishes a severability rule for the city's housing code. If any individual section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase within the code is found unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, that finding does not invalidate the rest of the code. The remaining provisions continue in full force and effect, independent of the invalidated portion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-124, operators managing rental properties in Syracuse can generally rely on the housing code remaining intact even if a specific provision is successfully challenged in court. Compliant operators typically continue following all other applicable code requirements without interruption when one isolated provision is struck down. Staying current with any legal developments affecting specific code sections helps ensure ongoing compliance with the broader regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-124 means that if a tenant or advocacy group successfully challenges one part of the housing code as unconstitutional, the protections and obligations found in the rest of the code remain enforceable. Tenants can still raise violations of other code provisions as defenses or grounds for complaints even if a separate section has been invalidated. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Syracuse housing law can help clarify which provisions remain in effect and what enforcement paths may be available.
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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