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

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.

Last updated January 5th, 2024

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.

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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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