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[quote=Anonymous]DC allows treble damages and would probably reinstate the tenant.

Liability for Evicting a Tenant Illegally

Courts frown on self-help evictions, and may readily award a tenant damages for an illegal removal. If a property owner illegally evicts a tenant, the tenant may sue the landlord for a wide variety of things depending on the circumstances of the eviction:

Trespass
Wrongful eviction
Assault
Battery
Slander
Libel
Intentional infliction of emotional distress.
A tenant's behavior will not shield a landlord from liability. Instead, a court may view the landlord's unlawful actions as landlord harassment.

The tenant is entitled to actual money damages for the expenses resulting from the illegal eviction. This may include compensation for:

Temporary housing
The food that spoiled when the electricity was shut off
The property that disappeared when the tenant was locked out by the landlord
Some states may also allow renters to recover monetary penalties such as two or three months rent or two to three times the actual damages. A tenant may also be able to remain on the premises, receive free occupancy, or vacate the premises and collect their security deposit from the landlord.[/quote]

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