Use of the mediation process set forth in this Chapter is hereby declared to be a protected right pursuant to Cal. Civil Code § 1942.5(c), as amended. It is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for exercising any rights under the law. Any waiver by a tenant of his or her rights under this Chapter shall be void as contrary to public policy.
('65 Code, § 32-7) (Ord. No. 87-010 § 1; Ord. No. 2019-010 § 1)