Kentucky URLTA, KRS § 383.500
Free Kentucky residential lease template.
Kentucky's URLTA applies in jurisdictions that adopted it (including Louisville/Jefferson and Lexington/Fayette). Landlords must disclose the deposit account location (KRS 383.580), give 2 days notice before entry (KRS 383.615), and provide a 7-day notice for nonpayment (KRS 383.660).
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this Kentucky template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Deposit account location (KRS 383.580) and Owner/agent identification. Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
KRS 383.580
Deposit account disclosure
Separate account; location disclosed to tenant.
KRS 383.615
Notice to enter
2 days.
KRS 383.660
Nonpayment notice
7-day notice.
Required disclosures in Kentucky
- ·Deposit account location (KRS 383.580)
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Kentucky landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 60 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 2 days (KRS 383.615) |
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