California § 799.79 - In the event that an occupant, tenant, or resident or a former occupant, tenant,
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§ 799.79. In the event that an occupant, tenant, or resident or a former occupant, tenant,
In the event that an occupant, tenant, or resident or a former occupant, tenant, or resident is the prevailing party in a civil action against the management to enforce his or her rights under this chapter, the occupant, tenant, or resident, in addition to damages afforded by law, may, in the discretion of the court, be awarded an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each willful violation of any provision of this chapter by the management.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 799.79
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 799.79 cover?
Section 799.79 ("In the event that an occupant, tenant, or resident or a former occupant, tenant,") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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