Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 27, 2026

SB 288: AN ACT relating to the rights of tenants.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to define terms; state that a tenant has a right of first refusal to purchase a rental property from the owner of the property; require the owner to notify a tenant prior to listing a rental property for sale or accepting an offer on the property; establish timelines for a tenant to exercise the right of first refusal; specify circumstances under which a tenant's right of first refusal may be waived; establish penalty for violation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant right of first refusal to purchase rental property, strengthening tenant protections per topic description's indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 337: AN ACT relating to rental property.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 383 to allow landlords to terminate rental agreements upon 3 days' notice when law enforcement or fire protection services are dispatched to a property more than 3 times in a 6-month period and set refund provisions.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill weakens tenant protections by allowing landlords to terminate leases with 3-day notice for multiple police/fire calls, increasing eviction risk without due process.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 426: AN ACT relating to a tax credit for renters.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable qualified rent payment credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031, in the amount of 25% of the qualified rent payments made during the taxable year, not to exceed $1,000; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit (25% of rent, up to $1,000) for renters, directly offering tax relief to lower-income households through reduced tax burden.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides refundable tax credit (25% of rent, up to $1,000) to lower rental costs for tenants, directly increasing housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 16, 2026

HB 295: AN ACT relating to the screening of residential tenants.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 383 to prohibit landlords from charging screening fees without notice to the applicant; require screening criteria from landlords; require landlords to provide notice of denial to applicants; allow applicants to view the property before a security deposit is paid.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits undisclosed screening fees, mandates transparent criteria/denial notices, and allows property viewing before deposit - strengthening tenant protections under landlord-tenant law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 319: AN ACT relating to landlords and tenants.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to establish a civil cause of action for a tenant against a landlord who receives a citation for a violation of a local housing code and does not remedy the violation within 90 days; provide that if the cost of the repair exceeds 12 months' rent, the landlord may refund rent and obtain possession of the property within 30 days; establish procedure for determining cost of repair; specify recoverable damages; establish procedure for maintaining a forcible detainer action during the pendency of the tenant's civil action; require rent due during pendency of civil action to be paid into court; declare a waiver of rights to be unenforceable; provide that the Act may be cited as the Make Our Landlords Diligent (M.O.L.D) Act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tenant legal recourse for landlord non-compliance with housing codes, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe conditions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 228: AN ACT relating to a tax credit for renters.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable qualified rent payment credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031, in the amount of 25% of the qualified rent payments made during the taxable year, not to exceed $1,000; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRefundable tax credit for renters provides direct tax relief to lower-income households, reducing their tax burden under state tax code.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides refundable tax credit (25% of rent, up to $1,000) for renters, directly reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 62: AN ACT relating to evictions during extreme weather conditions.

Create a new section of KRS 383.200 to 383.285 to prohibit evictions of residential tenants during extreme weather conditions; amend KRS 383.245 to conform.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits evictions during extreme weather, directly protecting tenants from displacement during crises per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 201: AN ACT relating to the use of algorithmic devices in setting the amount of rent to be charged to a residential tenant.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to define "algorithmic device"; prohibit the use of algorithmic devices in setting the amount of rent to be charged to a residential tenant and provide that such use violates KRS 367.170 and 367.175 of the Consumer Protection Act; provide that the prohibition shall apply to a landlord's calculation of rent for a rental agreement executed on or after the effective date of the Act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithmic rent setting, protecting tenants from opaque pricing under consumer protection laws, directly strengthening tenant rights.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits algorithmic devices in rent setting, restricting technology use in consumer transactions per KRS 367.170/175.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Kentucky · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 338: AN ACT relating to forcible entry and detainer.

Create new sections of KRS 383.200 to 383.285 to provide for expungement of records in eviction proceedings that are dismissed; prohibit minors from being named in an action for forcible detainer unless the minor is a leaseholder; provide for expungement of a minor's name from an order; amend KRS 383.250 to provide for sealing of records; amend KRS 367.310 to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from maintaining information in their files relating to dismissed eviction actions; provide that the expungement of dismissed eviction actions applies to actions initiated on or after the effective date of the Act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpunges dismissed eviction records and prohibits consumer reporting agencies from retaining them, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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