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Kentucky Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Kentucky landlords. All citations reference actual Kentucky statutes.

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Security Deposit Rules

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 30 days (60 days if damage claimed). Landlord must provide itemized list of damages. Deposit must be held in separate account.
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Notice Period Requirements

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.695
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Lease violation: 14 days notice to cure. 7-day notice for repeat violations within 6 months.
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Eviction Process

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.660
Nonpayment: 7-day notice to pay or vacate. Lease violation: 14-day notice to cure. Court order required for eviction. Self-help eviction prohibited.
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Late Fee Rules

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.565
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease and be reasonable.
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Lease Termination

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.695
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Early termination for military or if landlord fails to maintain habitable premises.
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Rent Increase Rules

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.565
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Proper notice required for month-to-month tenancies (30 days).
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Habitability Standards

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.595
Landlord must maintain premises in compliance with building codes, keep common areas safe, provide running water, heat, and maintain all systems in good working order.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.615
Landlord must give at least 2 days notice before entry. Entry at reasonable times for agreed services, inspections, or showings. Emergency entry without notice.
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Fair Housing Protections

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.360
Kentucky Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status. Some localities add additional protections.
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