Kentucky Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline	30 days (or 60 days if lease specifies)
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	7 days written notice
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	2 days notice
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

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