Kentucky Standard Residential Lease Agreement

Kentucky standard residential lease agreement is used by landlords to establish terms for a tenant to rent their residential property. The lease has a set termination date and obligates tenants to make monthly payments until the agreement expires. Before the move-in date, the lease may require prepayment of rent or a security deposit to cover potential damages during the rental term.

Kentucky Standard Residential Lease Agreement

Last updated May 14th, 2025

Kentucky standard residential lease agreement is used by landlords to establish terms for a tenant to rent their residential property. The lease has a set termination date and obligates tenants to make monthly payments until the agreement expires. Before the move-in date, the lease may require prepayment of rent or a security deposit to cover potential damages during the rental term.

Rental Application – This document collects personal and financial information from lease applicants to help the landlord find reliable tenants for their property.

Required Disclosures (4)

  1. Manager and Owner Disclosure – The landlord must give the tenant a document that discloses the identity and address of the property manager and the owner or any agent of the owner authorized to receive and issue notices and demands.[1]
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – For rental properties built before 1978, the landlord and tenant must sign a disclosure that addresses whether lead-based paint exists on the premises.[2]
  3. Move-in/Move-out Condition Checklist (PDF) – If the tenant pays a security deposit, the landlord must inspect the property, note any needed repairs in a written report, and give the tenant a chance to confirm the information before the move-in date.[3]
  4. Security Deposit Disclosure – If a security deposit is collected, it must be kept in a separate bank account, and the landlord must disclose the bank’s name and the account details to the tenant.[4]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant – Tenants must request their deposit within 30 days if they still owe rent or within 60 days if no rent is owed.[5]

Rent Grace Period

Unlike some states, there is no grace period in Kentucky. Rent is considered late if it’s not paid on the due date specified in the lease.[6]

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