Changes to Existing Law
HB1246 — revise the attorney's fees allowed in a retaliation action against a lessor.
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§ 43-32-28
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Section 43-32-28 — AMENDED
Retaliatory conduct--Remedies--Attorney’s fees. If the lessor acts in violation of § 43-32-27, the lessee is entitled to the remedies provided in § 43-32-6. The court may award the lessee reasonable and customary attorney's fees, not to exceed five hundred dollars. A lessee seeking attorney's fees shall provide the court with counsel's verified itemized statement of costs incurred and legal services rendered. 9