Security deposit disputes are among the most common landlord-tenant conflicts in Kentucky. Whether you are a landlord trying to protect your property or a tenant trying to get your deposit back, understanding the rules under KRS 383.580 is essential. Kentucky’s Security Deposit Statute Kentucky’s landlord-tenant law, found in KRS Chapter 383 (the Uniform Residential Landlord…
You are owed money, you have asked for it, and the debtor will not pay. Whether it is an unpaid invoice, a personal loan, or a bounced check, the frustration of chasing a debtor is familiar to many Kentucky individuals and businesses. The good news is that Kentucky law provides a structured process for recovering…
When you buy a product — whether it is a car, an appliance, construction materials, or commercial equipment — you expect it to work as advertised. When it does not, Kentucky law provides remedies through breach of warranty claims. Understanding the different types of warranties and how to enforce them can make the difference between…
Bedsores — also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers — are one of the most common indicators of nursing home neglect. These painful, sometimes life-threatening wounds develop when a resident is left in the same position for too long without being repositioned. If your loved one developed serious bedsores in a Kentucky nursing home,…
When a marriage ends in Kentucky, one of the most contentious issues is who gets what. Kentucky is an equitable distribution state — not a community property state — which means courts divide marital property in a manner that is fair and reasonable under the circumstances, though not necessarily 50/50. Marital Property vs. Non-Marital Property…
Retirement accounts — 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, and similar plans — often represent the largest single asset in a person’s estate. But unlike most other assets, retirement accounts typically do not pass through probate. Understanding how these accounts transfer at death is critical for Kentucky residents who want to ensure their savings reach the right people….
Kentucky is an at-will employment state, which means that in most situations, an employer can fire an employee for any reason — or no reason at all — without advance notice. But “at-will” does not mean “anything goes.” There are important exceptions that protect Kentucky workers from wrongful termination, and understanding those exceptions is critical…
In Kentucky law, there are situations where a person or business is legally prevented from going back on a promise or representation — even without a formal contract. This legal principle is called estoppel, and it plays an important role in civil litigation, contract disputes, and real property cases throughout the Commonwealth. What Is Estoppel?…
Winning a lawsuit is only half the battle. If the person or business you sued refuses to pay, you need a way to collect. One of the most effective tools available to Kentucky judgment creditors is the judgment lien on real property. By recording your judgment in the county clerk’s office, you create a legal…
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident in Kentucky. You are sitting at a red light or slowing in traffic, and another vehicle strikes you from behind. It seems straightforward — the driver in back is at fault. But Kentucky law is more nuanced than that. The Presumption of Negligence Kentucky courts…