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Get your security deposit back in Kentucky

Kentucky law holds landlords to strict deposit accounting rules under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 — break them and they lose the right to keep your deposit.

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What Kentucky law says

Deadline to return / itemizestrict escrow, itemization, and inspection duties apply rather than one fixed refund deadline
StatuteKy. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingA landlord who does not keep the deposit in a disclosed separate account or provide the required damage listings is not entitled to retain any portion of the deposit.
Worth knowingKRS 383.580 applies where Kentucky's URLTA has been adopted locally — counsel to confirm coverage for the tenant's city/county.

This is general legal information about Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld → recovery of the withheld amount.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Kentucky letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580, the 60-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Kentucky deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Kentucky?
Kentucky law works differently: instead of one fixed deadline, Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 imposes strict accounting, itemization, and handling duties — strict escrow, itemization, and inspection duties apply rather than one fixed refund deadline. A landlord who breaks them loses the right to keep the deposit. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Kentucky deadline?
A landlord who does not keep the deposit in a disclosed separate account or provide the required damage listings is not entitled to retain any portion of the deposit. A written demand letter that cites Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Kentucky?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Kentucky attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.