HB295

AN ACT relating to the screening of residential tenants.

Introduced·1/9/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB295 regulates tenant screening practices for residential landlords.

Kentucky HB295 establishes rules for tenant screening by landlords, including requirements for written screening criteria, disclosure of applicant screening charges, and reasons for denial of rental applications. Landlords must provide applicants with a written statement of reasons for denial within 14 days, which may include factors like criminal records, financial information, or failure to meet screening criteria. The bill also mandates that landlords provide a comprehensive listing of existing damages to the unit and estimated repair costs before accepting a security deposit.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 16

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 9

House

introduced in House

Jan 9

House

to Committee on Committees (H)