21 Guam Code Ann. § 48506
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Terms Used In 21 Guam Code Ann. § 48506
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
(a) If a tenant knowingly submits a false notice or accompanying documentation to a landlord as evidence to terminate a residential rental or lease agreement under this Article, the landlord may recover an amount equal to three (3) months periodic rent or threefold actual damages, whichever is greater, plus costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
(b) The person who committed family violence, criminal sexual conduct, or stalking against the tenant shall not be entitled to any damages or other relief against the landlord or tenant who complies with the provisions of this Article in good faith.
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