(a) Defense to Action to Recover Possession. Failure of a landlord to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall provide the renter with a defense in any legal action brought by the landlord to recover possession of the residential rental unit.
(b) Defense to Action to Collect Rent. Failure of a landlord to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall provide the renter with a defense in any legal action brought by the landlord to collect rent.
(c) Injunctive Relief. A renter may seek injunctive relief on his or her own behalf and on behalf of other affected renters to enjoin the landlord’s violation of this chapter.
(d) Remedies are Nonexclusive. Remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other existing legal remedies and are not intended to be exclusive.
(Ord. 5589 § 2 (part), 2023: Ord. 3252 § 1 (part), 1980)