KRS 383.655: Tenant's remedies for unlawful ouster, exclusion or diminution of service.

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 ma y 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.