(A) When the Inspector finds that a building is unfit for human habitation or dangerous within the meaning of this chapter and has notified the owner to such effect and the time limit set by the Inspector for the correction of defects or vacating same has expired, no person shall receive rentals, offers for rent or occupy such building unfit as a human habitation, and each day such offense continues shall be deemed a separate offense. Any person violating these provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction such offender shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50 for each separate offense.
(B) The violation of any provision of this Code shall constitute a misdemeanor, as provided by G.S. § 14-4.
(C) If any dwelling is erected, constructed, altered, repaired, converted, maintained or used in violation of this chapter, or any valid order or decision of the Housing Inspector or the Housing Appeals Board made pursuant to this chapter, the Housing Inspector or the Housing Appeals Board may institute an action or proceeding in the Superior Court of the county to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or use to restrain, correct or abate the violation, to prevent the occupancy of dwelling or to prevent any illegal act, conduct or use in or about the premises of the dwelling.
(Ord. passed 11-1-1988)