It is declared to be against the public policy of the City of Waterloo for a landlord or their agent to commence equitable proceedings pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 648 without first being licensed and registered by the City of Waterloo pursuant to this `chapter. It is further declared to be the public policy of the City of Waterloo that tenants be afforded the benefit of the equitable doctrine of clean hands in any action filed pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 648. (Ord. 5650, 6-20-2022)