Lexington, KY Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Lexington, KY. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Kentucky state protections.
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Rent Control
No set deadline
Days to Return Deposit
No limit
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Lexington does not have local rent control. Kentucky state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Lexington may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Kentucky law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Lexington-specific laws and ordinances
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission
Lexington-Fayette County adopted Kentucky's landlord-tenant act, so its deposit, repair and 2-day entry rules apply here (KRS 383.500)
Code enforcement division handles habitability complaints
Local ordinances work alongside Kentucky state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Kentucky state protections.
Kentucky's landlord-tenant act applies in Lexington — Lexington-Fayette County adopted it (KRS 383.500)
Max Security Deposit
No limit
Deposit Return Deadline
No fixed statutory deadlineKRS 383.580, only where the city or county adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: a landlord may apply the deposit to unpaid rent after 30 days if the tenant does not ask for it, and keep a refund the tenant does not claim within 60 days of the landlord's notice
Entry Notice Required
2 days
Governing Statute
Kentucky Revised Statutes
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No, Lexington does not currently have local rent control. Kentucky state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
Kentucky does not set a statutory cap on security deposits. Kentucky also sets no fixed statutory deadline to return one.
Lexington tenants benefit from several protections: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission; Lexington-Fayette County adopted Kentucky's landlord-tenant act, so its deposit, repair and 2-day entry rules apply here (KRS 383.500); Code enforcement division handles habitability complaints. These are in addition to Kentucky state law.
You can contact the Lexington local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Kentucky attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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