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(c) Additional Relief for Landlord's Violation of Eviction Rules. If it is shown that the event which the Landlord claims as grounds to recover possession under Section 6(G) is not initiated within two (2) months after the Tenant/Mobilehome Owner/Resident vacates the Rental Unit or if applicable, the Mobilehome, or it is shown that the Landlord's claim was false or in bad faith, the Tenant/Mobilehome Owner/Resident shall be entitled to regain possession of the Rental Unit at the same Rent that was lawfully in effect when the Tenant/Homeowner/Resident vacated, in addition to the relief described in Subsection (b) herein. (d) Defense to Action to Recover Possession. A Landlord's failure to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter or regulations promulgated hereunder may be raised as an affirmative defense in an unlawful detainer or other action brought by the Landlord to recover possession of the Rental Unit, or if applicable, the Mobilehome. Any and all violations of this Chapter by the Landlord shall constitute such an affirmative defense, including but not limited to the demand or retention of payment in excess of the lawful Rent, failure to serve any of the notices required pursuant to this Chapter on the Tenant/Mobilehome Owner/Resident, or the Rent Board, or failure to conform such notices to the requirements of this Chapter, failure to pay the Rental Housing Fee, failure to pay any required Relocation Assistance, and a decrease in Housing Services, Service Reduction, or maintenance without a corresponding reduction in Rent. It is the intent of this Chapter to construe this subsection to the broadest extent permissible under the law to ensure maximum compliance with this Chapter and avoid unlawful evictions. (e) Rent Board or City Attorney Enforcement Action. If the Tenant/Mobilehome Owner/Resident fails to bring a civil or administrative action to enforce the Tenant's/Mobilehome Owner's/Resident's rights under this Chapter, the Rent Board or the City Attorney may bring such an action or settle the claim on the Tenant's/Mobilehome Owner's/Resident's behalf. If the Rent Board or City Attorney brings such an action, the Tenant/Mobilehome Owner/Resident shall be provided the right to opt in or out of the action. In the case of an opt -in, the Tenant/Mobilehome Owner/Resident on whose behalf the Rent Board acted is barred from bringing a separate action against the Landlord in regard to the same violation, and the Rent Board or City Attorney shall be entitled to recuperate the costs it incurred from any monetary recovery from the Landlord, with the remainder to go to the Tenant/Mobilehome Owner/Resident against whom the violation has been committed. In the case of an opt -out, the Tenant/Mobilehome Owner/Resident shall retain all rights relating to his or her right to private action. The Rent Board or City Attorney may take other such enforcement action as necessary to ensure compliance with this Chapter. (f) Remedies Not Exclusive. The remedies available in this Chapter are not exclusive and may be used cumulatively with any other remedies in this Chapter or otherwise available at law. 84