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The landlord cannot increase the rent, decrease the services provided, or evict a tenant for asking that repairs be made or for notifying Code Enforcement of defects in the property. 3. The right to a rental unit that is habitable and compliant with all building and housing codes (KRS 383.595).

A Kentucky month-to-month rental agreement, sometimes known as a ?tenancy-at-will,? is an agreement that may be terminated at any time between the landlord and tenant with 30 days' notice. The agreement has no end date which means the only way for the lease to end is with termination by either the landlord or tenant.

You can sue your landlord when: Your landlord discriminates against you. Your landlord takes your security deposit illegally. Your rental unit is inhabitable. The property owner interferes with your right to quiet enjoyment. Your landlord fails to make the necessary repairs.

Verbally or Physically Threatening a Tenant Verbal threats, threats of physical violence, or actual physical contact are all examples of landlord harassment.

Landlords are required to make all repairs and whatever else is needed to maintain the property and keep it habitable for tenants. Landlords must keep all of the common areas clean and safe. Electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and other facilities must be kept in good condition.

Under Kentucky landlord-tenant laws, security deposits cannot be mixed with other funds and must be kept in separate accounts with any Kentucky bank, US government agency, or lending institution. Tenants must be made aware of the name, location, and account number of the separate account.