Kentucky Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: January 5, 2024 by Jessica Menefee

Rent Increase Facts	Answer
Reason Needed?	No
Maximum Amount	None
Required Notice	No Statute

Does Kentucky Have Rent Control?

Kentucky does not have rent control laws limiting the amount landlords may ask for. State law prohibits local governments from establishing rent control laws [1].

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When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Kentucky?

Landlords in Kentucky can raise the rent at any time, as long as they comply with the following:

• Aren’t raising rent for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons
• Give reasonable notice
• Wait until the end of the lease term (unless otherwise specified in the lease)

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Kentucky?

Landlords in Kentucky may not raise the rent if:

• It is done in response to a protected tenant action, such as filing a complaint. This is known as “retaliation“ [2].
• It is during the middle of a lease’s fixed term (unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement).
• The increase is applied in a way that discriminates against one of the protected classes specified in the Fair Housing Act.

How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Kentucky?

Landlords in Kentucky can increase the rent as often as they wish, as long as reasonable notice is provided each time.

How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Kentucky?

Kentucky law does not require a specific notice period before raising rent. However, the law does require that landlords act in good faith, [3] meaning they must give the tenant reasonable notice when increasing rent. In many states, one month is considered reasonable.

How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, landlords can raise the rent by any amount that they wish. There is no legal limit or cap on the amount of a rent increase.