Kentucky tenant rights

Kentucky's URLTA rules apply only in certain counties/cities; where adopted, deposit return follows notice rules and entry requires 2 days' notice.

• Kentucky security deposit law: 60 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap
• Kentucky eviction process: 7 days nonpayment notice
• Kentucky repair obligations: habitability protected
• Kentucky landlord entry notice: 48 hours entry notice
• Kentucky rent increase rules: 30 days rent-increase notice

Nearby states: Tennessee · Indiana · Ohio · West Virginia · Virginia.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026