Property Management
Under Kentucky law, a landlord who illegally locks out a residential tenant (self-help eviction) may be liable for:
AOnly the tenant's moving expenses
BDamages including potentially actual damages plus additional statutory penalties✓ Correct
CNo liability if the tenant was behind on rent
DOnly the cost of replacing the lock
Explanation
Self-help evictions (changing locks, removing belongings) are illegal in Kentucky. Landlords who engage in self-help evictions may be liable for actual damages and statutory penalties.
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