The Lexington security deposit demand letter that gets deposits back.
Kentucky law holds Lexington landlords to strict deposit accounting rules — break them and they lose the right to keep your deposit. We cite the statute, mail your demand USPS Certified, and track the response.
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The law that protects your deposit
Deposits in Lexington are governed by Kentucky state law: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580. 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. Full Kentucky deadline & penalty guide →
Extra protection in Lexington
Fayette County adopted Kentucky's URLTA, so KRS 383.580's deposit rules apply in Lexington.
If the landlord ignores your letter
Deposit claims from Lexington are typically filed in the small-claims court serving Fayette County — designed for people without lawyers, with modest filing fees.
Lexington at a glance
Population ~320,000 (U.S. Census 2024 estimate, rounded). Every deposit dispute here runs on the same clock: the statute’s accounting duties — and a certified letter is the documented first step.
General legal information, not legal advice. City-specific ordinances change; verify current rules or consult a licensed Kentucky attorney.