Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Article or who aids in the violation of any provisions of this Article shall be liable for, and the court must award to the individual whose rights are violated, three times the amount of special and general damages, or three times the amount of one month's rent that the landlord charges for the unit in question. The court may award in addition thereto, not less than $200 but not more than $400, together with attorney's fees, costs of action, and punitive damages.
(Added by Ord. 399-87, App. 9/25/87)