1751.03 APPLICABILITY.

   (a)   Other Laws.

      (1)   This article is not intended to abrogate any of the rights and responsibilities normally ascribed to the tenant or the landlord under the laws of West Virginia whether set out by case law or by the West Virginia Code or any other applicable laws.

      (2)   The minimum requirements of this article may not be waived, either intentionally or impliedly, by either party to a rental agreement.

      (3)   Violation of this article shall constitute a misdemeanor, and fine and punishment shall be in accordance with Section 1701.99 unless otherwise provided in Section 1751.04. Willful and repeated violations with the requirements of this article by the occupants are illegal.

      (4)   If any provision of these regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of these regulations which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this article are declared to be severable.

   (b)   Other Codes and Ordinances. This article is in addition to all housing requirements of other Town ordinances, and the law of the State, as the case may be.

(Passed 10-25-11.)