(a) If a lessor violates this article and a lessee who is a party to the agreement prevails in the proceeding, the lessee may:(1) recover from the lessor committing the violation; or(2) set off in a counterclaim in any action by the lessor committing the violation;the amounts described in subsection (b).(b) The lessee in an action described in subsection (a) may recover all of the following:(1) Reasonable attorney's fees, as determined by the court.(2) Court costs.(3) The greater of:(A) the actual damages incurred by the lessee as a result of the violation;(B) three hundred dollars ($300); or(C) twenty-five percent (25%) of the total rental payments necessary to acquire ownership of the property leased under the agreement.As added by P.L.254-1987, SEC.1.
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