§521-63 Tenant's remedy of termination at
any time; unlawful removal or exclusion. (a) If any condition within the
premises deprives the tenant of a substantial part of the benefit and enjoyment
of the tenant's bargain under the rental agreement, the tenant may notify the
landlord in writing of the situation and, if the landlord does not remedy the
situation within one week, terminate the rental agreement. The notice need not
be given when the condition renders the dwelling unit uninhabitable or poses an
imminent threat to the health or safety of any occupant. The tenant may not
terminate for a condition caused by the want of due care by the tenant, a
member of the tenant's family, or other person on the premises with the tenant's
consent.
(b) If the condition referred to in subsection
(a) was caused wilfully or negligently by the landlord, the tenant may recover
any damages sustained as a result of the condition.