Kentucky (KY) lease form
Quick answer
Kentucky does not require a written lease, but both written and oral agreements are governed by KRS Chapter 383. Every Kentucky lease must identify the landlord in writing, disclose the security deposit account location, and provide a move-in condition checklist to the tenant.
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Landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the property owner and the person authorized to receive notices and manage the premises (KRS § 383.585).
Landlord must disclose the financial institution and account number where the tenant's security deposit is held (KRS § 383.580).
Landlord must provide a written list of pre-existing damages and allow the tenant to inspect and confirm accuracy before move-in (KRS § 383.580).
For pre-1978 properties, landlord must provide the EPA pamphlet and disclose any known lead paint hazards before the lease is signed (42 U.S.C. § 4852d).
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 383 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Kentucky lease FAQ
Kentucky law permits both written and oral lease agreements. However, landlords must provide several written disclosures regardless of lease format, making a written lease the practical standard.
Landlords must disclose their name and address, the security deposit account location, a move-in condition checklist, and lead paint information for pre-1978 properties.
No. KRS § 383.570 makes any provision waiving tenant rights under Chapter 383 void and unenforceable, including the landlord's habitability obligations.
No. Clauses that limit or eliminate a landlord's liability arising under KRS Chapter 383 or other applicable law are expressly prohibited under KRS § 383.570.
