Summary (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383): Kentucky has adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, which outlines the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant which include the following:

• Maintenance of the property – Both parties must guarantee the property is safe, clean, and up to housing code standards.

Summary (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580): In Kentucky, landlords may charge a security deposit, and it must be returned within 30-60 days after the tenant vacates.

• 30-60 Days – Time limit for landlord to return security deposits to tenant.
• Deductions – any funds taken out of the security deposit must be itemized and given to the tenant.
• Damages – Normal wear and tear damages cannot be deducted.

Summary (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.660): Landlords and tenants in Kentucky have the following rights regarding lease termination:

• Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
  • 7-day notice for nonpayment of rent.
  • 14-day notice to cure a violation.
• Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
  • 30-day notice for month-to-month leases.
  • Proof of domestic violence allows early termination.

Summary (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.615): Landlords must give two (2) days’ notice before entering the property unless there’s an emergency then no notice is required.

Summary (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.565): Kentucky does not set specific rent due dates, allowing tenants and landlords to agree on the terms and written in the agreement. Late fees can be charged immediately after the due date unless a grace period is written in the lease.

Summary (Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 383.660 – 383.670): To evict a tenant, Kentucky landlords must file with the local court after the tenant fails to fix a violation or pay rent within the notice period.

Summary (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.595): Kentucky landlords are required to maintain the property and make necessary repairs upon notice from tenants. Tenants may not deduct repair costs from rent.

Summary: Landlord are required to disclose the following to tenants..

1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Brochure (EPA.gov) – Required for properties built before 1978.
2. Owner/Manager Identification and Authorized Access Contact Disclosure (§ 383.585) – The lease must include the owner’s contact information.
3. Move-in Inspection Form (4350.3 REV1) – This disclosure form is optional and helps track the unit’s condition, check for damages, and manage security deposit deductions.
4. Security Deposit Receipt (§ 383.580) – Landlords of residential property requiring security deposits before occupancy must deposit the security deposits in a separate account designated only for deposits, in a bank or financial institution regulated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky or a U.S. government agency.