o return to the tenant’s home under this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this subsection shall also be liable in a civil action for damages and/or injunctive relief, if appropriate, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs as determined by the court. 7. The landlord’s offers and notices required shall be given in the manner prescribed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162 or by certified mail. The tenant shall give any acceptance or notice by first class mail or by utilizing the procedures set forth in Section 1162 at the tenant’s option. If any notice, offer, or acceptance is given by mail, then the postmark date shall be deemed the date of that notice, offer, or acceptance. 8. The Rent Stabilization Division shall attempt to notify affected tenants and landlords of the provisions of the ordinance and may devise any forms it deems necessary to implement the ordinance for use by landlords and tenants. The Rent Adjustment Commission shall have the authority to promulgate any rules and regulations it deems necessary to implement the ordinance. 9. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to tenants regardless of whether or not their security deposits were returned in accordance with state law. 10. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any tenant whose tenancy was the subject of a judicial proceeding to terminate the tenancy prior to January 17, 1994, if that proceeding results in a final judgment terminating the tenancy.