v. Where a landlord has served a notice of termination of tenancy on a tenant prior to the date that this amendment takes effect and the notice of termination of tenancy has not expired, the landlord shall deposit the full relocation payment with the City or its designated agent to be held in escrow for the tenants if the tenants have not vacated the rental unit as of the effective date of this amendment, and the landlord shall pay the full relocation payment to the tenants if the tenants have vacated the rental unit as of the effective date of this amendment. Said deposit in escrow or payment to the tenants shall be made within ten days of the effective date of this amendment.
vi. Failure of the landlord to make any payment specified herein shall be a defense to any action to recover possession of a rental unit based upon the landlord’s termination of tenancy notice pursuant to this Subsection (13.76.130(A)(8)). In addition, if the tenants of a rental unit have vacated the unit as a result of a notice of termination of tenancy pursuant to this subsection (13.76.130(A)(8)), and the landlord fails to make any payment specified herein, the landlord shall be liable to the tenants for three times the amount of the payment as well as reasonable attorney fees.
(q) A tenant who prevails in an action brought under this Subsection (13.76.130(A)(8)), in addition to any damages and/or costs awarded by the court, shall be entitled to recover all reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in bringing or defending the action.
(r) At least twice annually, Board staff shall report to the Board regarding the occupancy status of units possession of which has been recovered pursuant to this Subsection (13.76.130(A)(8)) within the prior 36 months.