A.
The failure of a landlord to comply with the provisions of this section constitutes a finding that the landlord has unreasonably failed under the circumstances to take prompt, effective steps to repair or remedy a condition that endangers or materially impairs the health or safety of a tenant pursuant to section 6021, subsection 3.
[PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).]
B.
A landlord who fails to comply with the provisions of this section is liable for a penalty of $250 or actual damages, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney's fees.
[PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).]
C.
A landlord may commence an action in accordance with section 6030‑A and obtain relief against a tenant who fails to provide reasonable access or comply with reasonable requests for inspection or treatment or otherwise unreasonably fails to comply with reasonable bedbug control measures as set forth in this section. For the purposes of section 6030‑A and this section, if a court finds that a tenant has unreasonably failed to comply with this section, the court may issue a temporary order or interim relief pursuant to Title 5, section 4654 to carry out the provisions of this section, including but not limited to:
(1)
Granting the landlord access to the premises for the purposes set forth in this section;
(2)
Granting the landlord the right to engage in bedbug control measures; and
(3)
Requiring the tenant to comply with specified bedbug control measures or assessing the tenant with costs and damages related to the tenant's noncompliance.
Any order granting the landlord access to the premises must be served upon the tenant at least 24 hours before the landlord enters the premises.
[PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).]