Landlord-tenant law

Kentucky Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Kentucky.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580
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Deposit Return Deadline
30 days (if no deductions); 60 days (if itemizing deductions)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580(2)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
Varies by county (Kentucky does not have a statewide uniform notice period). Most counties accept a 7-day notice as standard practice.
No single statewide statute — governed by county practice and KRS Chapter 383
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.695
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Kentucky specific notes

Kentucky's eviction notice requirements are not fully uniform statewide. Louisville/Jefferson County has a local eviction mediation program. Landlords should verify county-specific practices. Deposits must be held in a separate bank account.

FAQ

Common Kentucky landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Kentucky?+
No statutory limit. Governed by Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580. Deposit must be returned within 30 days (if no deductions); 60 days (if itemizing deductions) after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Kentucky for non-payment of rent?+
Varies by county (Kentucky does not have a statewide uniform notice period). Most counties accept a 7-day notice as standard practice.. Per No single statewide statute — governed by county practice and KRS Chapter 383. This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Kentucky?+
30 days. Per Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.695. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Kentucky?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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