Kentucky Standard Residential Lease Agreement

Contact Information for Authorized Agents – Tenants must have in writing the names and addresses of anyone authorized to enter or manage the rental unit and the owner to receive notices and demands. (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.585(1)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Only needed if the residential property was built before 1978, this ensures that the renter is aware of any hazardous materials used on the interior walls, and how to limit and identify exposure.

Move-In Inspection Form – Landlords must give tenants a list of existing damages with their estimated repair costs if a security deposit is required. Tenants can inspect the property to verify the list before moving in. (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580(2))

Security Deposit Receipt – If a security deposit is received, tenants must know where their funds are being held and the account number. (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580(1))

There is no rent grace period in Kentucky.

Maximum Amount – Kentucky does not limit the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit.

Returning – At the end of the lease, the landlord and the tenant must sign off on a move-out inspection. (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580(3))

• Deductions – These must be included in a comprehensive list with the estimated cost of repairing the damage. (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580(3))
• Tenant Doesn’t Forward New Address – The landlord must send the notice of the refund amount to their last known or reasonably determinable address. If they do not get a response within 60 days, the landlord can keep the deposit. (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580(7))