Any owner of a dwelling who is induced to sell his dwelling to a real estate dealer or through a real estate broker or their agents or employees by acts committed by these persons in violation of Section 2-217 or 2-218 may institute a civil action in the Circuit Court against these persons. If, in an action instituted pursuant to Subsection (a) of this Section, judgment is rendered in favor of plaintiff, he shall be awarded damages as determined by the courts, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. No action shall be maintained under this Section unless commenced not later than one (1) year from the date of the sale from which liability is alleged to arise.