Georgetown, Kentucky Security Deposit Rules (KRS 383.580 as adopted locally)
Georgetown is a documented URLTA-adopting city, so residential deposits are governed by the Act's separate-account, damage-list, and forfeiture rules as city law. No city cap or interest requirement and no fixed day-count to mail a refund.
State law vs Georgetown ordinance
| Rule | Kentucky state law | Georgetown ordinance |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline |
| Not found in the ordinance text reviewed |
| Cap | No statewide statutory maximum under KRS 383.580. | Not found in the ordinance text reviewed |
| Interest | Separate account required; interest on that account not mandated by KRS 383.580. | Not found in the ordinance text reviewed |
| 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. (KRS 383.580(4) as adopted locally) |
| 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. (KRS 383.580(2)-(3) as adopted locally) |
| Applies to | Statewide | Residential rentals in the City of Georgetown to which the locally adopted URLTA applies. |
Free Kentucky template, built from verified state data
I rented [rental property address] from [lease start date] to [move-out date]. I paid a security deposit of $[amount]. I returned the keys on [date] and gave you my forwarding address in writing on [date]. Under Kentucky law (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.580), a landlord must return the deposit or send a written, itemized list of deductions.
Statute says
All landlords of residential property requiring security deposits prior to occupancy shall be required to deposit all tenants' security deposits in an account used only for that purpose, in any bank or other lending institution subject to regulation by the Commonwealth of Kentucky or any agency of the United States government. Prospective tenants shall be informed of the location of the separate account and the account number.
What this means
Georgetown is a documented URLTA-adopting city, so residential deposits are governed by the Act's separate-account, damage-list, and forfeiture rules as city law. No city cap or interest requirement and no fixed day-count to mail a refund.
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County small claims courts
| County | Court and city | Limit | Filing fee | E-filing | Court link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | Scott County District Court - Small Claims Division, Georgetown | $2,500 (District Court small claims division (statewide) only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | State court directory Court site located; the court's server blocks automated checks |
FAQ
What does Georgetown add to state deposit law?
Georgetown is a documented URLTA-adopting city, so residential deposits are governed by the Act's separate-account, damage-list, and forfeiture rules as city law. No city cap or interest requirement and no fixed day-count to mail a refund.
What is the ordinance return deadline?
Not found in the ordinance text reviewed
Who does the ordinance cover?
Residential rentals in the City of Georgetown to which the locally adopted URLTA applies.