Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 211 § 211.994
Penalty
Operative Text
211.994 Penalty. If the owner of the posted dwelling unit permits occupancy of the dwelling or dwelling unit, after the expiration of the thirty (30) day period specified in subsection (4) of KRS 211.905 by persons under six (6) years of age, he shall be fined twenty-five dollars ($25). Each day of continuing violation shall be deemed a separate offense. History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 20, sec. 6(6).
Kentucky Revised Statute § 211.994 establishes a financial penalty for owners of dwelling units that have been officially posted (flagged for lead hazard concerns under KRS § 211.905) who allow children under six years of age to occupy those units after a mandatory thirty-day remediation or vacation period has elapsed. The fine is set at $25 for each day the violation continues, with every additional day counting as a separate offense. This provision is part of a broader statutory framework under KRS §§ 211.900–211.994 aimed at protecting young children from lead paint exposure in residential settings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under KRS § 211.994, property owners whose units have been officially posted pursuant to KRS § 211.905 are expected to ensure that no child under six years of age occupies the dwelling once the thirty-day period specified in that statute has expired. Compliant operators typically track posting dates carefully, document the removal or relocation of young occupants, and do not permit re-occupancy by children under six until any required remediation has been completed and the posting has been properly lifted. Because the $25 fine accrues daily as a separate offense, the cumulative financial exposure can grow steadily the longer a violation persists.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
KRS § 211.994 reflects a legal obligation on the part of dwelling owners to protect children under six from occupying a posted unit beyond the thirty-day window established by KRS § 211.905. Tenants who believe their landlord is violating this provision — for example, by failing to address a lead hazard posting while young children remain in the home — may have grounds to report the situation to local or state health authorities responsible for enforcing Kentucky's lead hazard statutes. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available, including how this provision might relate to habitability rights or other protections under Kentucky law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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