West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-13
Severability
Operative Text
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in said judgment.
Section 186-13 of West Haverstraw's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 186, is a standard severability clause. It establishes that if any portion of the chapter is struck down by a court as invalid, only that specific portion is affected — the rest of the chapter continues in full force. This prevents a single legal defect from nullifying the entire ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 186, § 186-13 provides structural protection for the ordinance as a whole, meaning that even if a court invalidates one provision that affects landlord obligations, the remaining requirements of the chapter still apply. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of Chapter 186 regardless of any legal challenge to a specific section. Staying informed about any court rulings affecting particular clauses helps ensure ongoing compliance with the parts of the chapter that remain in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-13 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in Chapter 186 are not automatically eliminated if one part of the chapter is successfully challenged in court. Rights and remedies under the surviving provisions of the chapter remain available even after a court ruling invalidates a separate clause or section. Tenants seeking to understand which protections remain in effect after any legal challenge may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review publicly available court decisions affecting Chapter 186.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.