Security deposit interest in Kentucky
Verified against Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
No interest required
Kentucky does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits.
- Statute: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 · primary source
URLTA (incl. § 383.580 deposit rules) applies only in jurisdictions that adopted it; no interest requirement either way.
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Frequently asked questions
Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Kentucky?
No — Kentucky law (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580) does not require deposit interest.
Anything else Kentucky landlords should know about deposit interest?
URLTA (incl. § 383.580 deposit rules) applies only in jurisdictions that adopted it; no interest requirement either way.
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