HB202

AN ACT relating to rights and obligations of landlords and tenants to a residential lease.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB202 amends the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to address rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.

Kentucky HB202 amends the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish rules for residential leases, including tenant rights to terminate leases due to landlord noncompliance, security deposit handling, and landlord duties to maintain habitable conditions. The bill outlines procedures for lease termination, notice requirements, and remedies for both tenants and landlords. It also addresses landlord retaliation against tenants and the handling of deceased tenants' personal property and security deposits.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 14

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)