60 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap.
Where URLTA applies, the landlord must itemize deductions and, after the tenant requests it, refund within a reasonable time (commonly up to 60 days). There is no statewide deposit cap.
What this means for you: Kentucky's tenant statute (URLTA) applies only in counties/cities that adopted it; elsewhere the lease governs.
Your next step: Confirm whether your locality adopted URLTA; provide a forwarding address and request the deposit in writing.
Source: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Security deposit in nearby states: Tennessee (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Indiana (45 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Ohio (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · West Virginia (60 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Virginia (45 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026