9.95.040 - Remedies—Violations.

(a)

Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person or entity convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of this code. Each violation of any provision of this chapter, and each day during which any such violation is committed or continued shall constitute a separate offense. Whenever in this chapter any act or omission is made unlawful, it shall include causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering, or concealing the fact of such act or omission.

(b)

The city attorney or any other person authorized by the city council may bring an action on behalf of the city and/or on behalf of tenants seeking injunctive relief to compel compliance with or prohibit violations of this chapter. Such relief may include an order requiring that all amounts accepted or retained in violation of this chapter be refunded to the affected persons.

(c)

The amount of any fee and penalty imposed by any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a debt owing to the city and may be collected by any means provided by law.

(d)

The penalties set forth herein are cumulative and in addition to all other remedies, violations, and penalties set forth in this chapter, the city's code, or in any other ordinance, laws, rules or regulations of the city, county, or the State of California.

(Ord. No. 752, § 2, 6-16-2020; Ord. No. 753, § 1, 6-16-2020)