HB340

AN ACT relating to termination of residential leases.

Introduced·1/13/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB340 allows tenants to terminate leases under specific health-related circumstances.

Kentucky HB340 provides tenants the right to terminate residential leases under certain health-related conditions. It allows tenants to end leases if a lead-hazard is identified and not abated, upon the death of a spouse or cotenant, or if the tenant is medically fragile and requires relocation. The bill also specifies that tenants will not be liable for certain fees or damages in these situations. The provisions apply to leases entered into or renewed after the effective date of the act.

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History

Jan 21

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 13

House

introduced in House

Jan 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)