Kentucky rent late fee law & calculator
No Kentucky statute caps residential late fees — the lease and the reasonableness standard govern. See the rules below before setting yours.
Late fee due
$75.00
Paid 9 days late; grace ends 5 days after due
A late fee is only collectible if your lease authorizes it. General information, not legal advice.
The Kentucky late-fee rules
- Maximum fee: No statutory cap — must be reasonable
- Grace period: None — the lease sets it
- Kentucky's URLTA (adopted county-by-county) doesn't cap late fees — the lease governs
- Courts can void fees that operate as penalties; keep the amount proportionate
Rules as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text before relying on a number, and check city and county ordinances, which can be stricter. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Kentucky attorney for your situation.
Not in Kentucky? Every state's late-fee rules → Also for Kentucky landlords: the security-deposit return deadline →
Late fees that apply themselves
Set the rule once — LetsGoLandlord applies fees on schedule, on their own ledger line. Free for 14 days.