Kentucky

State housing and tenant protection laws

Rules (138)

104 KAR 1:010 — Fair Housing Posting Requirements

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:010 § kar_104_001_010

104 KAR 1:020 — Fair Housing Administrative Proceedings

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:020 § kar_104_001_020

104 KAR 1:060 — Multiple Dwelling Reporting Requirements

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:060 § kar_104_001_060

104 KAR 1:080 — Fair Housing Guidelines

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:080 § kar_104_001_080

104 KAR 1:090 — Protected Persons Reporting Categories

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:090 § kar_104_001_090

807 KAR 5:006 § 8 — Utility Customer Deposits (Residential)

807 Ky. Admin. Regs. 5:006 § 8 § kar_807_005_006_s8

902 KAR 15:010 — Mobile Home Community Standards

902 Ky. Admin. Regs. 15:010 § kar_902_015_010

Administrative regulations to make buildings accessible to and

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 198B.260 § 198B.260

Escrow account of broker -- Interest -- Audit -- Contract deposit release --

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 324.111 § 324.111

Definitions for chapter

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.010

Purposes and construction of chapter -- Effect

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.020

Complaints of discrimination -- Procedure -- Conciliation agreements --

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.200

Notice of complaint -- Hearing procedures

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.210

Orders of commission -- Nature of affirmative action

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.230

Scope of and procedure for judicial review --Hearing -- Appeal

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.240

Investigations, powers, records, confidential nature of

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.250

Compensation of witnesses

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.260

Commission or court not to take jurisdiction over claim for unlawful

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.270

Conspiracy to violate chapter unlawful

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.280

Conciliation agreements, violation unlawful

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.290

Authorization of cities and counties to prohibit discrimination

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.300

Local human rights commissions

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.310

Powers of local commissions

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.320

Additional powers of local commissions

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.330

Enforcement of local commission orders

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.340

Cooperation between state and local commissions

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.350

Unlawful housing practices -- Design and construction requirements

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.360

Exceptions to unlawful practice of discrimination because of sex

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.362

Exemptions from housing provisions

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.365

Unlawful discrimination in insurance against hazards to a housing

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.367

Unlawful financial practices

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.370

Agency no defense in proceeding against real estate dealer

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.375

Block busting

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.380

Notice of violation by real estate dealer to be given Real Estate

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.385

Civil remedies for injunction and damages

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.450

Complaint on discriminatory housing practice -- Investigation

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.600

Conciliation -- Agreement -- Final investigative report

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.605

Breach of conciliation agreement

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.610

Release and evidentiary use of conciliation information

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.615

Civil action for preliminary or temporary relief -- Effect

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.620

Probable cause determination -- Issuance of charge

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.625

Service of charge

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.630

Election of method for securing relief

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.635

Administrative proceedings

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.640

Final order of commission -- Civil penalty

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.645

Civil action for relief from discriminatory housing practice or breach of

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.650

Powers of Circuit Court

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.655

Damages and injunctive relief available

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.660

Institution of civil actions by commission or Attorney General -- Powers of

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.665

Civil action by commission on behalf of aggrieved person electing judicial

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.670

Appointment of attorney and award of fees

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.675

Denying access to multiple listing service unlawful

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.680

Conspiracy or violation of confidential records, penalty

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344 et seq. § 344.990

Lien for rent due on space for parking abandoned house trailer or mobile

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 376.480 § 376.480

Recovery of rent -- Interest -- Persons entitled to and liable for

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.010

Property subject to distress or attachment for rent -- Damages for illegal

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.020

Attachment for rent -- Procedure

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.030

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.040

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.050

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.060

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.061

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.062

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.063

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.064

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.065

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.066

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.067

Repealed, 1976

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.068

Lien for rent -- Priority of

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.070

Rights of other lienholders on property of tenant as against landlord

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.080

Assistance animals -- Reasonable accommodations in dwellings --

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.085

Recovery of rent in absence of written contract

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.090

Attornment -- When void -- When unnecessary

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.100

Landlord's lien for money or supplies furnished -- Enforcement of lien

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.110

Contract for portion of crop for rent -- Rights of landlord -- Purchasers of

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.120

Tenancy under contract to labor forfeited by breach

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.130

Repealed, 1974

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.140

Repealed, 1974

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.150

Holding over beyond term -- Tenancy created by -- Rights of parties

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.160

Buildings destroyed without fault of tenant -- Replacement of, and rent on

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.170

Conveyance of greater estate than owned, and assignment of tenancy --

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.180

Death of tenant for life -- Effect on lease of tenant for year

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.190

Termination of tenancy at will or by sufferance

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.195

Prohibition against landlord or tenant ordinance in conflict with state law

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.198

Restrictions on leases of certain single-family homes, multifamily housing

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.199

Definitions of forcible entry and detainer

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.200

Time when tenancy created immaterial

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.205

Issual and form of warrant -- Jury not summoned unless demanded

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.210

Execution of warrant

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.215

Return of warrant -- Jury -- Oath

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.220

Repealed, 1978

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.225

Witnesses, subpoenas and coercion of attendance

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.230

Verdict -- Procedure in case of disagreement

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.235

Form of judgment

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.240

Proceedings upon failure to file appeal -- Form and issual of warrant of

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.245

Preservation of papers, records and proceedings -- Transcript

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.250

Time for filing appeal -- Deposit of money with clerk -- Return of papers

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.255

Recovery of damages and expenses

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.260

Repealed, 1978

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.265

Proceedings on judgments of circuit court

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.270

Restraint of waste

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.275

Actions for trespass, waste, rent or profits not barred

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.280

Limitation of action

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.285

Removal of person unlawfully occupying real property by law enforcement

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.290

Protections for person with rental or lease agreement who is

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.300

Prohibited inclusion in rental or lease agreement of authority to

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.302

Local governments authorized to adopt provisions of the Uniform

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq. § 383.500

Forcible entry or detainer, how notice served

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 454.030 § 454.030

Definitions for KRS 198A.700 to 198A.730

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 198A.715, 198A.746, 198A.700, 198A.740 § 198A.700

Kentucky Housing Corporation to administer trust fund -- Uses of fund -

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 198A.715, 198A.746, 198A.700, 198A.740 § 198A.715

Definitions for KRS 198A.740 to 198A.750

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 198A.715, 198A.746, 198A.700, 198A.740 § 198A.740

Uses of fund -- Organizations eligible for funding -- Discrimination

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 198A.715, 198A.746, 198A.700, 198A.740 § 198A.746

Definitions for KRS 211.900 to 211.905 and KRS 211.994

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 211.900, 211.901, 211.905, 211.994 § 211.900

Statewide program for prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 211.900, 211.901, 211.905, 211.994 § 211.901

Inspection of dwelling or dwelling unit of occupant with confirmed

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 211.900, 211.901, 211.905, 211.994 § 211.905

Penalty

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 211.900, 211.901, 211.905, 211.994 § 211.994

Title

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 219.310–219.380 § 219.310

Definitions for KRS 219.330 to 219.410

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 219.310–219.380 § 219.320

Permit for operation of community -- Application

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 219.310–219.380 § 219.330

Issuance, duration, posting of permits to operate manufactured or mobile

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 219.310–219.380 § 219.340

Regulation of community operations

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 219.310–219.380 § 219.370

Powers of cabinet and local health departments -- Duties of public

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 219.310–219.380 § 219.380

Legislative findings regarding methamphetamine contamination -- --

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 224.1-410, 224.99-010 § 224.1-410

Penalties

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 224.1-410, 224.99-010 § 224.99-010

Smoke-detector and egress requirements for manufactured or mobile

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 227.555, 227.605 § 227.555

Class B1 Seal required prior to sale or use as a dwelling of

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 227.555, 227.605 § 227.605

Definitions for KRS 367.170 to 367.300

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 367.110, 367.170, 367.220 § 367.110

Unlawful acts

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 367.110, 367.170, 367.220 § 367.170

Action for recovery of money or property -- When action may be brought

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 367.110, 367.170, 367.220 § 367.220

Prohibition on local government billing landlord for emergency response

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 65.111, 65.874, 65.875, 65.879, 65.8840 § 65.111

Local ordinance or regulation prohibiting refusal to lease or rent housing

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 65.111, 65.874, 65.875, 65.879, 65.8840 § 65.874

Prohibition against local rent control on private property

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 65.111, 65.874, 65.875, 65.879, 65.8840 § 65.875

Prohibition against local ordinances specifically applicable to residential

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 65.111, 65.874, 65.875, 65.879, 65.8840 § 65.879

Abatement of nuisance -- Exceptions -- Enforcement ordinance -- Lien --

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 65.111, 65.874, 65.875, 65.879, 65.8840 § 65.8840

Definitions for chapter

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 80.200, 80.530, 80.010, 80.520 § 80.010

Rentals and tenant selection -- Participation in private and public

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 80.200, 80.530, 80.010, 80.520 § 80.200

"Farmers of low income" defined

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 80.200, 80.530, 80.010, 80.520 § 80.520

Rentals and tenant selection -- Restrictions

Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 80.200, 80.530, 80.010, 80.520 § 80.530

Code Compilations

KRS ch. 383

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383

KRS 383 — Landlord and Tenant

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 383: all sections except the held URLTA block KRS 383.505-383.715 in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 344

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 344

KRS 344 — Kentucky Civil Rights Act (Housing Provisions)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 344: 44 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 65

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 65

KRS 65 — Local Government Housing Provisions

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 65: 5 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 80

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 80

KRS 80 — Housing Authorities

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 80: 4 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 198A

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 198A

KRS 198A — Kentucky Housing Corporation Housing Trust Fund

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 198A: 4 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 198B

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 198B

KRS 198B — State Building Code (Housing Provision)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 198B: 1 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 211

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 211

KRS 211 — Public Health (Lead Paint & Mobile Home)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 211: 4 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 224

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 224

KRS 224 — Environmental Protection (Methamphetamine Contamination)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 224: 2 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 227

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 227

KRS 227 — Fire Prevention (Manufactured and Mobile Homes)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 227: 2 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 324

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 324

KRS 324 — Real Estate Brokers (Escrow and Property Management Accounts)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 324: 1 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 376

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 376

KRS 376 — Liens (Rent Lien on Mobile Home Parking Space)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 376: 1 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 454

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 454

KRS 454 — Civil Actions (Forcible Detainer Notice)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 454: 1 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 219

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 219

KRS 219 — Mobile Home Community Standards

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 219: 6 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

KRS ch. 367

Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 367

KRS 367 — Consumer Protection (Tenant Deceptive Practices)

Kentucky Revised Statutes chapter 367: 3 sections in the declared scope. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (Legislative Research Commission online KRS, an unofficial posting).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

104 KAR 1:010

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:010

104 KAR 1:010 — Fair Housing Posting Requirements

Kentucky Administrative Regulations 104 KAR 1:010 — Posting, distribution and availability of fair housing notices. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (LRC online KAR, an unofficial version).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

104 KAR 1:020

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:020

104 KAR 1:020 — Fair Housing Administrative Proceedings

Kentucky Administrative Regulations 104 KAR 1:020 — Administrative proceeding (fair housing complaints). Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (LRC online KAR, an unofficial version).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

104 KAR 1:060

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:060

104 KAR 1:060 — Multiple Dwelling Reporting Requirements

Kentucky Administrative Regulations 104 KAR 1:060 — Multiple dwelling developments reporting and recordkeeping. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (LRC online KAR, an unofficial version).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

104 KAR 1:080

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:080

104 KAR 1:080 — Fair Housing Guidelines

Kentucky Administrative Regulations 104 KAR 1:080 — Guidelines on fair housing. Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (LRC online KAR, an unofficial version).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

104 KAR 1:090

104 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:090

104 KAR 1:090 — Protected Persons Reporting Categories

Kentucky Administrative Regulations 104 KAR 1:090 — Categories of protected persons (reporting). Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (LRC online KAR, an unofficial version).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

902 KAR 15:010

902 Ky. Admin. Regs. 15:010

902 KAR 15:010 — Mobile Home Community Standards

Kentucky Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 15:010 — Mobile home community standards (F1 resolved IN). Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (LRC online KAR, an unofficial version).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

807 KAR 5:006 § 8

807 Ky. Admin. Regs. 5:006 § 8

807 KAR 5:006 § 8 — Utility Customer Deposits (Residential)

Kentucky Administrative Regulations 807 KAR 5:006 § 8 — Deposits (utility customer deposits for residential service). Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov (LRC online KAR, an unofficial version).

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov