What disclosures must a landlord provide in Kentucky?

Kentucky requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Location (Location of escrow account holding security deposit must be disclosed); Pre-Existing Damage (Written list of pre-existing damage with estimated repair costs before collecting deposit); Authorized Agent (Name and address of owner or authorized agent).

What happens if a Kentucky landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Kentucky Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

Kentucky law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for Kentucky, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Kentucky law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Kentucky landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Security Deposit Location
Location of escrow account holding security deposit must be disclosed
Legal basis: Kentucky Revised Statutes Section 383.580
Pre-Existing Damage
Written list of pre-existing damage with estimated repair costs before collecting deposit
Legal basis: Kentucky Revised Statutes Section 383.580
Authorized Agent
Name and address of owner or authorized agent
Legal basis: Kentucky Revised Statutes Section 383.585

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Kentucky?: Kentucky requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Location (Location of escrow account holding security deposit must be disclosed); Pre-Existing Damage (Written list of pre-existing damage with estimated repair costs before collecting deposit); Authorized Agent (Name and address of owner or authorized agent).
What happens if a Kentucky landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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