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
Tenant's remedies for unlawful ouster, exclusion or diminution of service
Known as the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
The act spans §§ 383–383 (96 sections).
Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Repealed and reenacted 1984 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.