Kentucky Rights for Tenants Lawyers

Fair Housing
Several federal and state laws require that landlords provide fair housing to prospective renters. The policy of fair housing in the United States came from the anti-discrimination movements of the 1960s. Adequate housing is essential to a person’s ability to live comfortably and work hard. In order to contribute to society, people, regardless of their race, sex, national … more
Renters Lose in Foreclosures
If a homeowner defaults on their mortgage the lender usually forecloses on the home and the homeowner loses it. What happens to the renters who pay their rent every month but live in homes whose owner has not been paying the mortgage? If you are a renter in a home or apartment building that is being foreclosed upon you are likely to be evicted. Do you have the right to stay? … more

How To Fight an Eviction
An eviction may only occur after a landlord has been granted a court order. Until the order is granted a landlord may not physically remove a tenant, bar a tenant from entering the premises or attempt to remove any of the tenant’s property. These are some of the steps a tenant can take to protect themselves from being evicted. Proper notice to vacate If you do not have a … more
How To Rent a Home
Look for available homes A great source for renting information is the internet. Most every publication that you could find that lists apartments and homes for rent are on the internet as well. Private classified services such as Craigslist.com are great resources as well if you are looking for individual units. Be prepared If you come to meet the landlord be prepared with all of … more

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