Property Management
Under Kentucky's Landlord Tenant Act, a landlord who wrongfully prevents a tenant from taking possession of the rental unit at the beginning of the lease may be liable for:
AOnly the security deposit refund
BThe tenant's actual damages plus attorney's fees✓ Correct
CThree months' rent as liquidated damages
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Explanation
If a landlord wrongfully prevents a tenant from taking possession at lease commencement, the tenant may sue for actual damages (including costs of alternative housing) plus attorney's fees. This protects tenants who have relied on the lease and made arrangements accordingly.
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