Kentucky Security Deposit Law
What landlords in Kentucky need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.
Deposit cap
No statutory cap
Refund deadline
30 days
Interest required?
No
No statewide interest requirement (in jurisdictions that have adopted the URLTA).
Separate account?
Yes
Penalty for noncompliance
Failure to maintain a separate account or itemize deductions can forfeit the right to withhold.
Statute: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580
This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.