Kentucky Rental Lease Agreement Templates (6)

1.) Identification of the Landlord or Authorized Personnel (§ 383.585): All property owners, managers, and authorized agents must be disclosed to the tenant within the leasing documentation. The names of the associated landlord and personnel must also be accompanied by the updated addresses for each individual.

2.) Move-In Checklist (§ 383.580): It is the proper procedure to have the tenant present with the landlord to inspect the premises upon occupancy. A provided form must be completed and signed by the lessor and lessee for comparison to the condition of the residence once the lease duration has come to an end.

3.) Location of Security Deposit (§ 383.580): The tenant is to made aware of the financial institution where the security funding is to be held, as well as the account number in writing. This information should be reported in the leasing agreement to be referred to by the tenant.

4.) Lead-Based Paint (42 U.S. Code § 4852d): The presence of lead-composed paints in older homes can cause adverse effects on the health of the residing tenants. For this reason, properties constructed in 1978 or earlier mandate additional disclosure of the seriousness of coming into contact with the substance and identifiable warning signs of exposure.

Grace Period: Kentucky provides no grace period outside of the lease; however, landlords wait 5 days before fee assessment.

Unpaid Rent: Landlords issue a 7-day notice to pay or quit and assess a late fee when appropriate (KRS § 359.215).

In order to impose a late fee, landlords must specifically:

• Have such fees present in the lease or an addendum
• Charge not more than $20 or %20 of the rent (whichever is greater)
• Wait until rent is five days late (KRS 359.215(1)).

The State of Kentucky does not limit the security deposit amount as a whole, however;

• Requires that all deposits are in a separate account
• Before the move-in, the tenant receives a list of existing damages plus repair costs that is in writing
• The tenant and landlord sign the report on damages and repair costs (KRS 383.580(2))

Returning to Tenant: Landlords mail a refund notice to tenants; however may retain it if unanswered for 60 days (KRS 383.580(7))

Itemized List: Landlords and tenants inspect the premises during move-out when they sign a final inspection for damages and costs (KRS 383.580).

Standard Entry: Landlords deliver (at least) 2 days’ notice before entering, while tenants may not unreasonably deny consent. (KRS 383.615(1)).

Emergency Entry: Tenant consent is not necessary for the landlord to enter the premises during emergency events and situations (KRS 383.615(2)).

URLTA County: Landlords maintain the obligation to comply with the lease and habitability, thus:

• In municipalities that adopt KY URLTA, they may deduct up to $100 (or ½ months’ rent if greater)
• Furnish the repair, but only if the landlord does not answer a 14-day notice (KRS § 383.635)

Non-URLTA: Tenants may not generally repair and pay less rent unless the lease permits.

Duty to Mitigate: Kentucky does not generally govern a landlord’s mitigatio; however, URLTA counties recognize and enforce this duty (KRS 383.670(3)).