Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 344 § 344.290
Conciliation agreements, violation unlawful
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344.290 Conciliation agreements, violation unlawful. It is an unlawful practice for a party to a conciliation agreement made pursuant to subsection (4) of KRS 344.200 to violate the terms of the agreement. History: Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 2, Art. 6, sec. 603.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 344.290 makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for any party to a conciliation agreement — reached through the process outlined in KRS 344.200(4) — to break the terms of that agreement. Once a conciliation agreement is signed, it carries legal weight, and a breach is treated as a violation of the state's civil rights law. This provision applies to any party to such an agreement, whether they are a housing provider, a complainant, or another involved party.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.290, a landlord or property manager who enters into a conciliation agreement through the KRS 344.200(4) process is legally bound to follow every term of that agreement. Compliant operators typically document their obligations under any such agreement, establish internal procedures to ensure ongoing compliance, and retain records demonstrating that each term has been fulfilled. Treating a conciliation agreement as a binding legal commitment — rather than a formality — is consistent with the standard of conduct this statute reflects.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.290 means that if a housing provider agreed to specific terms in a conciliation agreement under KRS 344.200(4), their failure to honor those terms is itself an unlawful practice under Kentucky law. Tenants or complainants who believe the other party has violated a conciliation agreement may have grounds to raise that violation through the agency that facilitated the original agreement or through other available enforcement channels. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help a person understand what options may be available when a conciliation agreement is not being honored.
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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