Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.275
Restraint of waste
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383.275 Restraint of waste. The court before whom such cause may be pending may restrain waste or destruction of the premises, and may enforce its order by fine and imprisonment or either.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 383.275 gives a court the authority to issue an order stopping waste or destruction of rental premises while a related legal case is ongoing. The court can back up that order with fines, imprisonment, or both if the order is not followed. This provision applies during active litigation and is aimed at preserving the physical condition of the property until the matter is resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.275, a court handling a pending landlord-tenant dispute has the power to issue a restraining order against any party causing waste or destruction to the property. Compliant operators generally maintain the premises in good condition throughout any litigation and avoid actions that could be characterized as deliberate damage or neglect. Violating a court's restraint order under this provision can expose a property owner or manager to fines or even imprisonment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.275 provides tenants with a legal avenue to seek court intervention if a landlord — or anyone else — is actively wasting or destroying the rental premises during a pending case. A tenant involved in litigation may be able to ask the court to issue a restraining order to halt such conduct, with the court empowered to enforce compliance through fines or imprisonment. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this provision might apply to a particular housing situation and what steps are generally available through the courts.
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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