A. Civil Liability. A tenant may enforce the provisions of this article by means of a civil action. Any person who violates any provision of this article or who aids in any such violation is liable for actual damages or three times the amount of one month’s rent that the landlord charges for the rental unit at issue, whichever is higher. The court may also award attorney’s fees and costs.
B. Equitable Relief. Any person may bring an action for equitable relief against the landlord, including, but not limited to, an injunction, to secure compliance with the provisions of this article.
C. Affirmative Defense. This article may be asserted as an affirmative defense in an unlawful detainer action related to the ownership or maintenance of the pet in the rental unit.
D. Nonexclusive Remedies and Penalties. The remedies provided in this article are not exclusive, and nothing in this article shall preclude any person from seeking any other remedies, penalties, or procedures provided by law.