The remedies which Tenants have for illegal lockouts is defined under NRS 118A.390. If the landlord unlawfully removes the tenant from the premises or excludes the tenant by blocking or attempting to block the tenant's entry upon the premises, willfully interrupts or causes or permits the interruption of any essential item or service required by the rental agreement, the tenant may recover immediate possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in addition to any other remedy, recover the tenant's actual damages, receive an amount not greater than $2,500 to be fixed by the court, or both.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2013 at 2:49 PM