It shall be unlawful for any landlord to demand, accept, receive or retain any payment of rent in excess of the maximum lawful rents set forth in this Article. Any person violating any of the provisions, or failing to comply with any of the requirements, of this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this Article shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both. Each violation of any provision of this article, and each day during which any such violation is committed, permitted or continued, shall constitute a separate offense.
(Added by Ord. 181-79, App. 4/24/79)