Virginia Statutes

§ 36-151 — Liberal construction of chapter

Virginia § 36-151

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 36HOUSING

Ch. 9VIRGINIA HOUSING TRUST FUND

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Bluebook

Va. Code Ann. § 36-151 (2026).

Text

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that its beneficial purposes may be effectuated. Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, general, special or local, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.

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Legislative History

1988, c. 687.

Nearby Sections

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§ 36-1

Title of chapter

§ 36-10

Validation of establishment and organization of housing authorities and their contracts, undertakings, etc

§ 36-100

Notice and hearings on adoption of Code, amendments and repeals

§ 36-101

Effective date of Code; when local codes may remain in effect

§ 36-102

Modification, amendment or repeal of Code provisions

§ 36-103

Buildings, etc., existing or projected before effective date of Code

§ 36-104

Code to be printed and furnished on request; true copy

§ 36-105

Enforcement of Code; appeals from decisions of local department; inspection of buildings; inspection warrants; inspection of elevators; issuance of permits

§ 36-105.01

Elevator inspections by contract

§ 36-105.1

Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction

§ 36-105.1:1

Rental inspections; rental inspection districts; exemptions; penalties

§ 36-105.2

§ 36-105.3

Security of certain records

§ 36-105.4

Occupancy standards for residential dwelling units

§ 36-105.5

Enforcement of Building Code on Indian reservations

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