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Section PRP.05.13 — Tenant Remedies

Where a landlord has not complied with this Ordinance or the agreement of the parties, the tenant has the following rights:

(a) To give reasonable notice to the landlord in writing to comply with his obligations, demand repairs which are the responsibility of the landlord, or terminate the agreement under which the tenant occupies the premises, in accordance with procedures outlined in this Ordinance.

(b) To require repairs or maintenance which are the responsibility of the landlord.

(c) Should landlord fail to make repairs, as duly noticed by tenant, within a reasonable time, tenant may make necessary repairs and deduct reasonable costs from the rent payment.

(d) To seek a Court order or judgment for the payment of monies or costs, compliance with the agreements and obligations of landlords, terminate an agreement, pay damages, or any other relief to which he may be entitled by law or the agreement of the parties.