Does Kentucky have a security deposit cap?

No statutory cap, but landlords in URLTA jurisdictions must hold deposits in a separate account and provide itemized statements.

Does the URLTA apply everywhere in Kentucky?

No — the URLTA applies only in jurisdictions that have specifically adopted it. Elsewhere, common-law landlord-tenant rules apply.

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Kentucky legal context

Kentucky's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KRS §§ 383.505–383.715) applies in jurisdictions that have adopted it (most of urban Kentucky); other counties follow common-law rules. Security deposits have no statutory cap but must be held in a separate account, with itemized statements provided. Kentucky requires a seven-day nonpayment cure-or-quit notice in URLTA jurisdictions.

Key KY statutes

Kentucky Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
KRS §§ 383.505–383.715
URLTA — applies only in adopting jurisdictions.
Security Deposit Account
KRS § 383.580
Requires separate account; no statutory cap on amount.

Kentucky-specific considerations

URLTA Adoption Varies
URLTA applies only in counties and cities that have adopted it; elsewhere common-law rules apply.
No Deposit Cap
No statutory limit on deposit amount, but separate account required.
7-Day Nonpayment Cure
Standard cure-or-quit period in URLTA jurisdictions.
Itemized Statement Required
Itemized list of deductions required for any deposit deductions.