(A) The provisions of the Rental Housing Code shall be construed liberally to insure the public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the maintenance of structures and premises.
(B) The provisions of the Rental Housing Code shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other ordinances or regulations which prescribe standards other than are provided herein.
(C) All other provisions of the Municipal Code of the city relating to building maintenance, including, but not limited to, Chapter 154 of the Municipal Code, entitled Property Maintenance Code, are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
(D) Any repairs or alterations to a structure, or changes of use therein, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Rental Housing Code shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of this chapter, the Municipal Code and the City of Valparaiso Unified Development Ordinance.
(E) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as abolishing or impairing existing remedies available to the city relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings that are deemed dangerous, unsafe or unsanitary.
(Ord. 14-2011, passed 4-11-11)