(a) The rights, obligations and remedies set forth in this chapter shall be cumulative and in addition to others available at law or in equity.
(b) The City, or a tenant, purchaser or owner of a unit, may seek compliance with any of the provisions of this chapter in a court of competent jurisdiction, provided, however, that only the City may enforce subsection (e) hereof.
(c) In an action brought to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, except subsection (e) hereof, a prevailing plaintiff shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other remedy available, his or her reasonable attorneys' fees.
(d) If a developer fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, a purchaser may, at his or her option, at any time prior to the closing of the sale, rescind, in writing, the contract of sale, without any liability on the part of the purchaser. The purchaser shall thereupon be entitled to the return of any moneys made on account of the contract, and any expenses incurred on account of the contract shall be the responsibility of the developer.
(e) Whenever it is determined by the Law Director that there has been a violation of this chapter, the Law Department is authorized, at its discretion, to commence with one or more of the following procedures:
(1) Attempt to conciliate the matter by conference or otherwise and secure a written conciliation agreement;
(2) Seek a written assurance of this continuance, which shall be signed by the developer and the Director;
(3) Institute an action in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain a restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other appropriate form of release; or
(4) Institute criminal proceedings.
(Ord. 79-82. Passed 12-11-79.)