Security deposit rules in Kentucky
Kentucky law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit. Kentucky law sets no number of days for returning a security deposit.
Checked against Kentucky law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Kentucky law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Kentucky?
Kentucky law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
How long does a landlord in Kentucky have to return a security deposit?
Kentucky law sets no number of days for returning a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.