Kentucky Habitability Standards

Kentucky's URLTA (KRS 383.500-.715) applies only in cities and counties that adopted it, such as Louisville and Lexington. Where it applies, KRS 383.595(1) requires a landlord to "make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition," comply with building and housing codes, keep common areas and major systems "in good and safe working order," and "supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water at all times and reasonable heat between October 1 and May 1." Under KRS 383.625, if a breach materially affects health and safety the tenant may give written notice; the agreement terminates not less than 30 days after notice if not remedied within 14 days.

No specific statutory penalty. In URLTA areas, the tenant may terminate (30-day notice, subject to a 14-day landlord cure under KRS 383.625), recover damages, obtain injunctive relief, and recover prepaid rent. For wrongful failure of essential services, KRS 383.635/383.640 add rent-deduction and substitute-housing remedies.