Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-138
Severability
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In the event any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this article shall be finally adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful and/or unconstitutional, such determination shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be limited to the portion directly involved in the determination and the remainder of this article shall remain in full force and effect.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-138 is a severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of Article 9 is struck down by a court as invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, only that specific portion is affected. The rest of the article continues to operate as if the invalidated portion never existed. This is a standard legal mechanism designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework even when isolated provisions face successful legal challenges.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Article 9 of Chapter 27 should be aware that Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-138 protects the broader regulatory scheme from collapsing if one provision is judicially invalidated. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all remaining requirements of Article 9 even if a court ruling narrows or eliminates a specific clause. Staying informed about any court decisions affecting Article 9 provisions helps operators understand which obligations remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants relying on protections under Article 9 of Syracuse's housing ordinance should know that Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-138 is designed to keep those protections intact even if a court invalidates one part of the article. This means that a successful legal challenge to one provision does not automatically eliminate other tenant rights established elsewhere in Article 9. Tenants who have questions about which specific protections remain enforceable may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Syracuse housing law.
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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