(Added by Ord. No. 187,109, Eff. 8/6/21.)
The Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance provided in this article augments existing protections provided to residential tenants under state, federal, and local laws to prohibit and deter tenant harassment by landlords in all rental units, including single-family residences and condominiums. This Ordinance provides an aggrieved tenant with a private right of action and affirmative defense in eviction, ejectment, and other actions. The Ordinance also makes violations a criminal offense.