Kentucky Does Not Require Deposit Interest
Kentucky landlords are not required to pay interest on your security deposit. But that does not mean they can do whatever they want with it.
Kentucky does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Kentucky sets no statewide deadline for returning a deposit (KRS § 383.580).
•Your Rights
What Your Kentucky Landlord Does Owe You
Interest or not, Kentucky law gives you real protections on your security deposit:
- A return deadline. Kentucky sets no statewide deadline for returning a deposit (KRS § 383.580).
- Itemized statement required. Your landlord cannot just keep part of your deposit — they must provide a written, itemized list of every deduction and its amount.
•Full State Law
Kentucky Security Deposit Law — Full Breakdown
Return deadlines, allowed deductions, penalty multipliers, small claims limits — everything you need to know about Kentucky deposit law is on one page. Read the full Kentucky security deposit law breakdown.
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●Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kentucky require landlords to pay interest on security deposits?
No. Kentucky does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Kentucky sets no statewide deadline for returning a deposit (KRS § 383.580).
What is my landlord required to do with my deposit in Kentucky?
Kentucky sets no statewide deadline for returning a deposit (KRS § 383.580). Your landlord must provide an itemized statement listing any deductions.
What happens if my Kentucky landlord keeps my deposit?
You can sue in small claims court. In Kentucky, small claims court hears claims up to $2,500.
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