(a) Any person residing in a dwelling unit which has been or is to be submitted to the provisions of this chapter who claims to be aggrieved by a violation of any provision of subsection (b) of section 47-76 , section 47-88b , section 47-88d or subsection (b) of section 47a-23c , or who claims a declarant or unit owner has harassed him or engaged in any other conduct with the purpose of improperly inducing him to vacate the dwelling unit, may bring an action in the superior court for the judicial district in which such person resides.
(b) In any action brought by a person under this section the court may award to the plaintiff costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The court may, in its discretion, order, in addition to damages or in lieu of damages, injunctive or other equitable relief.