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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 383 to define terms; permit a tenant to terminate a residential lease or rental agreement if he or she is seeking relocation due to a recent mental or physical health emergency; require the tenant to pay any rent due prorated to the effective date of termination; relieve the tenant from liability for any other rent or fees resulting from the termination; permit a covered tenant to terminate a lease or rental agreement upon the death of his or her spouse or cotenant; permit a tenant to terminate a residential lease or rental agreement if the landlord fails to abate a lead-hazard; relieve the tenant from liability for any other rent or fees resulting from the termination due to a lead-hazard; direct that provisions apply only to leases or rental agreements entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.
AI Summary
This bill allows tenants to terminate residential leases under specific circumstances, including if they are a "medically fragile tenant" experiencing a mental or physical health emergency, supported by documentation from a healthcare provider or mental health professional, and will only be responsible for prorated rent up to the termination date, with no further liability for rent or fees. It also permits a "covered tenant," defined as someone sixty or older or with a disability, to terminate a lease upon the death of their spouse or cotenant, provided they give proper notice and proof of death. Additionally, a tenant can break their lease if a landlord fails to address a lead hazard identified by a risk assessor within a reasonable time, and in this case, the tenant will not be liable for any additional rent or fees due to early termination. These provisions will only apply to leases or rental agreements that are entered into or renewed on or after the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb340.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb340/orig_bill.pdf |
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