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KRS 383.650

Fire or casualty damage

Known as the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

The act spans §§ 383–383 (96 sections).

Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Repealed and reenacted 1984 Ky

(1) If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty or so injured by the elements, act of God, or other cause to an extent that enjoyment of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the tenant or the landlord may terminate the rental agreement upon fourteen (14) days' notice; however, the tenant may immediately vacate the premises.

(2) If the rental agreement is terminated under provision of this section the landlord shall return all the unused portion of the prepaid rent. Accounting for rent in the event of termination or apportionment shall be made as of the date of the casualty.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.