§ 35-3-101. LANDLORD PROHIBITED FROM DENYING ESSENTIAL SERVICES.

(a)

Prohibited. A landlord may not deprive tenants of or impair or reduce essential services furnished to the tenant, including:

(1)

Means of ingress and egress;

(2)

Gas, electricity, water, heat, light; or

(3)

Furniture, furnishings, or similar services to which the tenant may be entitled under the express or implied terms of the tenancy.

(b)

Penalty. A landlord who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $1 and not exceeding $100.

(1988 Code, § 18-2) (Bill No. 25-01, § 2, 7-1-2004)