(A) Any person who demands, accepts or retains any rent in excess of the maximum rent permitted by this subchapter shall be liable in a civil action to the person from whom such payment is demanded, accepted or retained in the sum of the amount by which the payments demanded, accepted or retained exceed the maximum rent permitted by this subchapter together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs determined by the court. In the case of wilful violation, such person shall be liable for three times the amount together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs. An affected park resident may bring a civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief as well as damages for any violation by a park owner of this subchapter, and the affected park resident shall be awarded attorney's fees and costs if he prevails.
(B) The City Council may institute a civil action to compel compliance with this subchapter. The city shall be vigorous in defense of any and all litigation directed toward this initiative.
(C) If the owner retaliates against the resident because of the exercise by the resident of any rights under this initiative the owner shall be liable for actual damages, punitive damages in the sum of up to $1,000, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.
('81 Code, § 8.48.110)