When you sell a home or other real property in Kentucky, you have a legal obligation to disclose certain information about the property’s condition to potential buyers. Failure to disclose known defects can expose you to liability long after the closing — and “buyer beware” is not the complete defense it once was. Understanding what…
Commercial leases in Kentucky operate under a very different legal framework than residential leases. The consumer protections that apply to residential tenants — the implied warranty of habitability, statutory repair obligations, security deposit rules — generally do not apply to commercial tenancies. Instead, commercial lease disputes are governed primarily by the terms of the lease…
A spinal cord injury from a car accident can change your life in an instant. The medical costs are staggering, the physical limitations can be permanent, and the emotional toll on the injured person and their family is immense. If your spinal cord injury was caused by another driver’s negligence, Kentucky law provides a path…
When a home is sold at a foreclosure sale in Kentucky for less than the amount owed on the mortgage, the difference is called a deficiency. The question many homeowners face after losing their property is: can the lender come after me for that remaining balance? In Kentucky, the answer is generally yes — but…
If you own a home in Kentucky, you have a legal protection called the homestead exemption that shields a portion of your home’s value from most creditors. While Kentucky’s exemption is modest compared to some states, it is an important part of debtor-creditor law that every homeowner should understand. The Basics Kentucky’s homestead exemption is…
When an employee causes harm while doing their job — a delivery driver causes an accident, a sales associate assaults a customer, or a contractor damages property — the injured party often looks not just at the employee but at the employer. Under the doctrine of vicarious liability, a Kentucky business can be held legally…
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for most American workers. Despite being on the books since 1938, FLSA violations remain widespread — and Kentucky workers are frequently affected. If your employer is not paying you overtime for hours worked over 40 in…
Making gifts during your lifetime is one of the most common estate planning strategies — it can reduce the size of your taxable estate, provide financial support to family members when they need it most, and allow you to see your beneficiaries enjoy their inheritance. But gifting has tax implications that Kentucky residents need to…
Not every lawsuit goes to trial. In many Kentucky civil cases, one side — or both — will file a motion for summary judgment, asking the court to decide the case (or part of it) as a matter of law without a jury. Summary judgment is one of the most powerful tools in civil litigation,…
If you own a business with one or more partners, a buy-sell agreement is one of the most important documents you can have — and one of the most commonly neglected. A buy-sell agreement is a legally binding contract that governs what happens to an owner’s interest in the business when certain triggering events occur,…