"In terms of respect, I respect people who value logic, reason and morality over terms of an agreement" Then you, like me, have no respect for you. Again, you

"In terms of respect, I respect people who value logic, reason and morality over terms of an agreement" Then you, like me, have no respect for you. Again, you are blaming the tenant for the amount of the settlement when that amount is due to factors that the tenant did not create ... if you bother to read the article, you will see mention of the triple damages that could have been awarded -- that was set by society, not by the tenant. If you don't want personal comments, then don't be so cavalier about making public proclamations of disrespect for others ... especially when they are victims of atrocious behavior. The landlord willfully violated the law for their own benefit and at the expense of the tenant. They are lucky that it's only a civil penalty that they can afford, rather than being thrown in the hoosegow. "did the tenant deserve 400K?" See how you change the subject, from whether the tenant deserves respect as a human being, to whether they deserve a 400K payment? That sort of thing is why I have no respect for you.