Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.655
Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024
If a landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the premises or willfully diminishes services to the tenant by interrupting or causing the interruption of heat, running water, hot water, electric, gas, or other essential service, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, recover an amount not more than three (3) months periodic rent and a reasonable attorney's fee. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all prepaid rent.
KRS 383.655
Repealed and reenacted 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 176, sec. 31, effective7/13/1984. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 378, sec. 32.