Florence, Kentucky Security Deposit: Which Rule Applies and Your Next Step
Florence adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; neither its code nor Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 sets a fixed number of days to return a deposit. No landlord is entitled to retain any portion of a security deposit if it was not deposited in a separate account and if the initial and final damage listings were not provided.
State law vs Florence ordinance
| Rule | Kentucky state law | Florence ordinance |
|---|---|---|
| Return deadline | No fixed return deadline | No separate return deadline in the ordinance text reviewed here |
| Penalty | landlord not entitled to retain any portion of the deposit if deposit was not held in the required separate account and initial and final damage listings were not provided. Bad faith required: No. | No landlord is entitled to retain any portion of a security deposit if it was not deposited in a separate account and if the initial and final damage listings were not provided. (Florence Code § 97.01 adopting KRS 383.580(4)) |
| Itemization | Required | Move-in and move-out comprehensive damage listings with estimated repair costs; tenant may inspect and must sign or specifically dissent in writing. (Florence Code § 97.01 adopting KRS 383.580(2)-(3)) |
| Who it covers | See state statute and conditions above | Residential rentals in the City of Florence under the locally adopted URLTA (Ord. O-9-85). |
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580 · Florence Landlord and Tenant Code
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Details of the return rules
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Kentucky return rule: No fixed statutory deadline (landlord shall send notification of any refund due when tenant leaves not owing rent). Check the dates you entered above.
What URLTA adoption means here
You can quote this in your letter: No landlord is entitled to retain any portion of a security deposit if it was not deposited in a separate account and if the initial and final damage listings were not provided. (Florence Code § 97.01 adopting KRS 383.580(4))
Move-in and move-out comprehensive damage listings with estimated repair costs; tenant may inspect and must sign or specifically dissent in writing. (Florence Code § 97.01 adopting KRS 383.580(2)-(3))
Next step: send the letter asking for your deposit back by a date you set; the letter below cites KRS 383.580 and the city's adoption of URLTA.
County small claims courts
| County | Court and city | Limit | Filing fee | E-filing | Court link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | Boone County District Court, Burlington | $2,500 | Statewide filing fee: Confirm current filing and service fees with the circuit court clerk. | Not verified | Official court website Court page check not recorded |
See the Boone county filing page
Statute says
The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KRS 383.500 through 383.715) as enacted by the General Assembly of Kentucky in 1984 shall be and is hereby enacted and adopted in its entirety. The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as enacted and adopted in its entirety by this section is as set forth in Exhibit "A" to Ordinance O-9-85 and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set out.
What this means
Florence Code Chapter 97 adopts KRS 383.500 through 383.715 in their entirety. Deposit rules are therefore URLTA's separate-account, damage-list, and forfeiture scheme. No city cap or interest requirement.
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FAQ
Does Florence set a separate deposit return deadline?
The ordinance text reviewed here sets no separate return deadline. See the Kentucky deadline and its conditions above.
What else does the Florence ordinance require?
Florence Code Chapter 97 adopts KRS 383.500 through 383.715 in their entirety. Deposit rules are therefore URLTA's separate-account, damage-list, and forfeiture scheme. No city cap or interest requirement.
Does the ordinance cover my rental?
Residential rentals in the City of Florence under the locally adopted URLTA (Ord. O-9-85).
What's next?
Previous page summary
Florence Code Chapter 97 adopts KRS 383.500 through 383.715 in their entirety. Deposit rules are therefore URLTA's separate-account, damage-list, and forfeiture scheme. No city cap or interest requirement.