SEC. 45.35. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION; CIVIL PENALTIES. (Amended by Ord. No. 188,416, Eff. 12/29/24.) A. An aggrieved tenant under this article, the City of Los Angeles, or any person, organization, or entity who will fairly and adequately represent the interests of an aggrieved tenant(s) under this article, may institute civil proceedings as provided by law, against any landlord violating any of the provisions of this article and any person who aids, facilitates, and/or incites another to violate the provisions of this article, regardless of whether the rental unit remain occupied or has been vacated due to harassment. B. A tenant prevailing in court under this article shall be awarded three times compensatory damages (including damages for mental or emotional distress), rent refunds for reduction in housing services (if applicable), reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, civil penalties up to $10,000 but not less than $2,000 per violation depending upon the severity of the violation, tenant relocation (if applicable), and other appropriate relief, as adjudged by the court. C. If a tenant prevailing under this article is older than 65 years or disabled when any of the harassing conduct occurred, the court may impose additional civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation depending upon the severity of the violation. D. Any landlord violation of the provisions of this article, and any person who aids, facilitates, and/or incites another to violate the provisions of this article may be enjoined therefrom by a court of competent jurisdiction. A court may issue other equitable relief as appropriate if legal requirements of equitable reliefare met. E. The remedies in this paragraph are not exclusive nor do they preclude any tenant from seeking any other remedies or penalties as provided by law. The court may also award punitive damages to any plaintiff, including the City of Los Angeles, in a proper case as defined by Civil Code Section 3294 or successor statute. In addition to the remedies provided herein, a violator is liable for such costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred by the City in abatement and prosecution of the violation(s). F. Landlord Notice. A civil proceeding or small claims case initiated under this article alleging any violation of LAMC Section 45.33 2.