Kentucky Rent Increase Rules for Mobile Home Parks

If you rent a lot or home in a mobile home park in Kentucky, it's important to know your rights about rent increases. Kentucky law treats lot rentals differently than apartments, and understanding your protections can help you respond confidently if your landlord raises your rent.

Kentucky’s Mobile Home Park Rent Increase Laws

Kentucky does not currently place a specific limit or cap on how much a landlord can increase rent in a mobile home park. However, there are important protections about how rent can be raised and what notice you must receive.

Required Notice for Rent Increases

• Landlords must provide at least 60 days written notice before increasing lot rent in a mobile home park.
• This applies whether you have a month-to-month agreement or a longer-term lease.
• The notice must state the new rent amount and the date it will begin.

These rules are outlined in the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 219 – Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks.^[1]

How Rent Increases Can Be Issued

• Increases must never be issued in retaliation for complaints, requests for repairs, or exercising your legal rights.
• A landlord cannot single out one tenant for a higher increase without good cause. Generally, increases should apply to all tenants similarly.

For more guidance, see the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Tenant & Landlord Resources.

What to Do If You Get a Rent Increase Notice

• Check the notice date: Make sure you received at least 60 days’ notice in writing.
• Review your lease: Some leases have fixed terms or rent increase clauses.
• Ask for clarification: If the notice is unclear, ask your landlord to provide details in writing.
• Seek free legal help: Contact the Kentucky Legal Aid agency if you believe the increase is in retaliation or discriminatory (see Resources below).

Key Tip: Landlords cannot raise your rent before the end of your lease term unless your agreement allows mid-term increases.

Disputing or Reporting Unlawful Rent Increases

If you think your landlord is increasing the rent illegally (for example, with less than 60 days’ notice or as punishment for a complaint), you can file a complaint or seek mediation.

• Keep a copy of the notice and any communications with your landlord.
• File a complaint with your local Kentucky Housing Corporation or seek advice from Kentucky Legal Aid.

The tribunal handling residential landlord-tenant disputes in Kentucky is generally the state court system (District Court in your county). Many local governments also have housing mediation or complaint programs.

Read more on the Kentucky courts’ role in resolving mobile home disputes at the Official Judicial Branch of Kentucky.

Relevant Forms for Mobile Home Renters

• Kentucky Notice to Landlord of Complaint (No official form number). Use this if you want to inform your landlord, in writing, that you believe a rent increase violates your rights (such as lack of proper notice). Example: "I received a rent increase notice dated [date], but it does not give 60 days’ notice as required by KRS Chapter 219."
  Download template and information from Kentucky Legal Aid Landlord Notice Forms.
• Kentucky Small Claims Complaint Form (AOC-175). Use if you need to dispute charges or seek damages for wrongful increases in court.
  Find it through the Kentucky Court Forms Library (AOC-175).

FAQ: Mobile Home Park Rent Increases in Kentucky

1. Is there a limit to how much park landlords can raise lot rent in Kentucky?
   There is no state cap on the amount, but landlords must provide 60 days’ advance written notice and cannot increase rent for retaliatory or discriminatory reasons.
2. Can my landlord raise my lot rent during my lease term?
   Rent can only be raised mid-lease if your agreement specifically allows it. Otherwise, increases take effect after the lease ends.
3. What should I do if I didn't get a full 60 days' notice?
   You may notify your landlord in writing using Kentucky Legal Aid’s notice forms and, if unresolved, file a complaint in District Court.
4. Who do I contact for help with a rent dispute?
   Contact Kentucky Legal Aid or your local District Court for legal information and assistance with disputes.
5. Which law protects renters in Kentucky mobile home parks?
   The main law is the KRS Chapter 219: Mobile Home and RV Parks.

Key Takeaways for Kentucky Mobile Home Rent Increases

• Landlords must give 60 days’ advance written notice for rent increases in mobile home parks.
• No state law limits the amount of the increase, but it cannot be retaliatory or discriminatory.
• Free legal help and forms are available for renters who want to dispute improper increases.

Keep copies of all notices and seek help early if you have questions about your rights or how to respond.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Kentucky Legal Aid: Free legal support for renters.
  Phone: (866) 452-9243
• Kentucky Court System: Where to file rent or landlord-tenant disputes.
• Kentucky Housing Corporation: Information and support for renters statewide.
• Lexington-Fayette Tenant Resources: Local government support and mediation.

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1. Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 219 – Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks
2. Official Judicial Branch of Kentucky

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