Bill > HB58

This bill creates a new section of Kentucky law that allows tenants experiencing a recent mental or physical health emergency to terminate their residential lease with certain protections. Specifically, the bill defines a "medically fragile tenant" as someone seeking relocation due to a health emergency, which can include individuals with substance use disorder, mental illness, elderly persons moving to assisted living, people with disabilities, or those requiring specialized medical care. To terminate the lease, the tenant must provide written notice at least 30 days in advance and submit medical documentation from a healthcare provider or mental health professional. The tenant will be responsible for prorated rent up to the termination date but will not be liable for additional rent or fees, receive negative credit reporting, or face damages. The lease remains in effect for other tenants, and landlords are protected from civil liability if they act in good faith. This provision applies only to leases entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date, offering a compassionate approach to tenants facing significant health challenges that necessitate relocation.

Government Affairs

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb58.html