Cal. Civ. Code § 398.15
Enforcement
Operative Text
The Attorney General shall have the power and it shall be his duty to enforce the provisions of this act, but in no event shall an individual be prohibited or otherwise restricted from initiating a private cause of action pursuant to any right or remedy conferred by this act.
Under 68 P.S. § 398.15, Pennsylvania's Attorney General is designated as the primary enforcement authority for this act, carrying both the power and the obligation to pursue violations. At the same time, the provision expressly preserves the right of private individuals to bring their own lawsuits based on any rights or remedies the act creates. In other words, public enforcement by the state and private legal action by individuals can coexist under this framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 68 P.S. § 398.15 means that compliance obligations under this act are subject to oversight from two directions: the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office and private litigants. Operators who stay current with the act's requirements reduce their exposure to both state-initiated enforcement actions and individual civil claims. Maintaining thorough documentation of practices and communications is a common step compliant property managers take in light of this dual-enforcement structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 68 P.S. § 398.15, tenants are not limited to waiting for the Attorney General to act on their behalf — the provision explicitly preserves the right to pursue a private cause of action based on rights the act grants. This means individuals may have independent legal avenues to seek remedies for violations, separate from any state enforcement effort. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand what remedies may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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