(A) The violation of any provision of this subchapter shall constitute a misdemeanor, as provided by G.S. § 14-4.
(B) In cases where the Housing Inspector determines that violations of the subchapter exist, but those violations do not rise to the level of making the dwelling unfit for human habitation, the Inspector shall not be required to give notice and hold a hearing in the same manner as for unfit dwellings. Violations which do not result in a finding of a dwelling unfit for human habitation remain subject to penalties and enforcement. The Inspector may issue warnings and notices of violations and may swear out criminal charges for violation of the subchapter.
(C) In addition to the remedies otherwise provided by this subchapter, this subchapter may be enforced by an appropriate equitable remedy issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, including injunction and order of abatement.
(Ord. passed 9-1-2021)