1791.03 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 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 1791.04 . 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.

      (1)    This article is in addition to all housing requirements of other Town of Star City ordinances, and the law of the State, as the case may be.

      (2)    As soon as practicable and convenient, and in no event no more than thirty days after the passage of this article, there shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk a copy of this ordinance, and any other housing requirements as contained in various codes and ordinances heretofore adopted by the Common Council of the Town of Star City. (Passed 7-11-00.)

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