Summary
In Kentucky, landlords are responsible for maintaining habitable rental properties, including fixing leaks, pest issues, and repairing or replacing provided appliances. Even without a lease, these obligations remain. During inspections, landlords can check cleanliness, essential services, and safety features. If a tenant purchases a necessary appliance like a fridge due to failure, they may seek reimbursement from the landlord.Full Conversation
No just due to have an inspection
Got it. Just to clarify, are you preparing for an inspection and concerned about the roof leak?
yes
If you're preparing for an inspection and are concerned about a roof leak, it's a good idea to inform your landlord about the issue immediately. They are required to address and repair the leak to ensure the property remains habitable.
Do you need any specific legal advice or assistance related to this inspection?
What are landlords responsible for regarding the home with no lease
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In Kentucky, even without a written lease, landlords are generally responsible for:
- Keeping the property habitable and safe.
- Repairing essential services like plumbing, heating, and electricity.
- Addressing any major structural issues, including roof leaks.
Are there any other concerns or specific issues you need help with?
What are landlords able to inspect when doing a home inspection
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In Kentucky, landlords can generally inspect the following during a home inspection:
- General cleanliness and upkeep of the property
- Condition of essential services (plumbing, heating, electricity)
- Structural integrity (roof, walls, floors)
- Functionality of appliances provided by the landlord
- Safety features (smoke detectors, locks)
Is there any specific area of concern regarding your upcoming inspection?
if our stove that was provided in the home goes out would a landlord have to replace
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Yes, in Kentucky, landlords are generally responsible for maintaining and repairing appliances provided as part of the rental property, including stoves. If the stove provided in the home goes out, the landlord should replace or repair it to ensure the property remains habitable.
Would you like more specific legal advice or assistance related to this issue?
are landlords responsible for pest issues
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In Kentucky, landlords are generally responsible for maintaining the rental property in a habitable condition, which includes addressing pest infestations. This responsibility may depend on the terms of your lease and the specific circumstances.
Are you currently facing a pest issue in your rental property?
yes and there is no lease currently
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In Kentucky, landlords are responsible for addressing pest infestations to keep the rental property habitable, even if there's no written lease.
Have you notified your landlord about the pest issue?
can you be reimbursed for purchasing a fridge that went out in a rental home by the landlord
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In Kentucky, if the fridge was provided as part of the rental property, the landlord is generally responsible for repairing or replacing it. If you had to purchase a new fridge due to the old one going out, you might be able to seek reimbursement from your landlord.
Have you already informed your landlord about the fridge situation?
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