- (a) In addition to any action by the Attorney General authorized under this chapter and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a homeowner may bring an action for damages incurred, or equitable relief, as the result of a practice prohibited by this chapter.
- (b) A homeowner who brings an action under this chapter and who is awarded damages or equitable relief may also be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
- (c) A violation of this chapter shall be a violation of Chapter 39 of Title 28 and all remedies of the chapter shall be available for such action. A private cause of action under the chapter is in the public interest.
- (d) The remedies provided in this section are cumulative and do not restrict any remedy that is otherwise available.
History
Jan. 29, 2008, D.C. Law 17-87, § 5, 54 DCR 11913