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. A lessee seeking attorney’s fees shall provide the court with counsel’s verified itemized statement of costs incurred and legal services rendered.

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Source: SL 1994, ch 341, § 2; SL 2020, ch 191, § 1.