15.04.180 Resident's right of refusal.

An affected resident may refuse to pay any increase in rent which is in violation of this chapter, provided the resident has participated in mandatory mediation and a petition for arbitration has been filed and either no final decision has been reached by an arbitrator or the increase has been determined to violate the provisions of this chapter. Such right of refusal to pay shall be a defense in any action brought to recover possession of a mobilehome space or to collect the rent increase.