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§ 14-260 — Absolute defense

Code of the City of Charleston, West Virginia (Supp. No. 56: codified through Bill No. 8069, enacted March 16, 2026) · Charleston, W. Va., City Code § 14-260

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Sec. 14-260. - Absolute defense.

It shall be an absolute defense to any civil action by an owner, landowner, or tenant for damages resulting from the closure, demolition, or other corrective action taken by the city under this article that the city followed the procedures set forth herein; provided, that the city acted in good faith, can demonstrate that the structure, dwelling or building falls within one of the categories set forth in section 14-255 (b)(1) or (2), followed the procedures set forth in this article, and had adopted the State Building Code at the time the closure, demolition or other corrective action occurred.

(Bill No. 7767, 11-6-2017)