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§ 5-14-070 — Rights, obligations and remedies

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 5-14-070

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5-14-070 Rights, obligations and remedies.

A tenant may bring a private cause of action in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking compliance with Sections 5-14-040 and 5-14-050 and the prevailing plaintiff shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other remedy available, his damages and reasonable attorney's fees; provided, however, that only the City of Chicago may enforce Section 5-14-060. The rights, obligations, and remedies set forth in this chapter shall be cumulative and in addition to any others available at law or in equity. (Added Coun. J. 7-21-21, p. 32835, § 2)