18.34.050 Civil remedies.

In an action by a landlord to recover possession of a rental unit, a tenant may raise as an affirmative defense the failure of the landlord to comply with Section 18.34.040 of this chapter. In addition, any landlord who fails to provide monetary relocation assistance to a tenant as required by this chapter shall be liable in a civil action to the tenant to whom such assistance is due for damages in the amount the landlord has failed to pay, together with reasonable attorney fees and costs as determined by the court.