Kentucky Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredKentucky has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Kentucky law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Kentucky compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Kentucky compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | no interest required |
| Louisiana | no interest required |
| Maine | no interest required |
| Maryland | interest required |
| Massachusetts | interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Kentucky?
- No statewide statute requires it in Kentucky, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. No statutory limit (typically 1-2 months rent collected). Must be held in separate escrow account and tenant notified of location. Return within 30 days with itemized statement. Penalty: up to 2x amount wrongfully withheld. Must provide pre-existing damage list.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Kentucky?
- Kentucky sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Kentucky?
- Generally within 30 days after move-out.
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Educational information generated from state statute data — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Kentucky for your specific situation.