58-25,119. Unlawful removal or exclusion of tenant; diminished services; damages; security deposit. - Kansas Statutes

58-25,119

Chapter 58.--PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY Part 6.--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Article 25.--LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

      58-25,119.   Unlawful removal or exclusion of tenant; diminished services;damages; security deposit.If the landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the mobile homepark or willfully diminishes services to the tenant by interrupting or causingthe interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential service to thetenant, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreementand, in either case, recover an amount not to exceed 1 1/2 months' periodicrent or the actual damages sustained by the tenant, whichever is greater. Ifthe rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return that portion ofthe security deposit recoverable by the tenant under K.S.A.58-25,108.

      History:   L. 1992, ch. 306, § 21; July 1.