Kentucky Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Kentucky landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Kentucky Revised Statutes 383). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Security Deposit Laws
No statutory limit
No fixed deadline found
No statutory requirement
The rule: No statewide deposit limit and no fixed refund deadline. In cities and counties that have adopted Kentucky's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the landlord must hold deposits in a separate bank account, give move-in and move-out damage lists, and send notice of any refund due; the landlord may keep the deposit if the tenant does not respond within 60 days. A landlord who skips the account or the damage lists may not keep any of the deposit (KRS 383.580).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Reviewed · KRS 383.580
Eviction Notice Requirements
7 days notice
15 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to Vacate
30 days notice
No notice required if lease ends
Late Rent Fees
No statutory requirement
No limit
Additional Regulations
No statewide rent control
2 days
When to use Kentucky document templates
Use LeaseCraft templates when you need PDF and editable DOCX lease and notice forms built for Kentucky landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.
Common mistakes in Kentucky
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing a security deposit return or itemized-statement requirement
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
Kentucky sets no statewide security deposit limit. No fixed deadline for returning the deposit was found. No statewide deposit limit and no fixed refund deadline. In cities and counties that have adopted Kentucky's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the landlord must hold deposits in a separate bank account, give move-in and move-out damage lists, and send notice of any refund due; the landlord may keep the deposit if the tenant does not respond within 60 days. A landlord who skips the account or the damage lists may not keep any of the deposit (KRS 383.580).
Confirm current rules in Kentucky Revised Statutes 383.
Disclaimer: Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Kentucky sources before relying on this information. Last reviewed: 2026-09-27.