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Kentucky's New Assistance Animal Law: What Landlords Need to Know

Posted by Stephen Marshall on Jul 05, 2018

In 2018, Kentucky joined a growing list of states that have passed laws addressing fraudulent conduct by tenants and others attempting to get an Assistance Animal. KRS 383.085 makes it a criminal offense for any person to knowingly provide false information or documents in an attempt to get an Assistance Animal in housing. Check out this post to find out the details on Kentucky's version of the law.

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Tags: assistance animal, disability, emotional support animal, ESA, HB 329, KRS 383.085, legislation, service animal

How to Ban Former Tenants and Unwanted Guests

Posted by Stephen Marshall on May 09, 2018

Almost everyone in the rental industry has dealt with a tenant that, for whatever reason, they do not want to return to the property. Unfortunately, banning someone from your property is not as simple as telling them not to come back. Unless your lease restricts who your tenants are allowed to invite to the property as guests, then your current tenants may still invite a former tenant to come to the property as their guest, and you would violate the contract by trying to exclude that guest. Check out the video below for tips on how to deal with this...

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Tags: banning guests, evictions, former tenants, guests

When Has a Unit Been Abandoned or Surrendered?

Posted by Stephen Marshall on Feb 15, 2018

It's often confusing for landlords to figure out when a tenant has abandoned or surrendered a rental unit and when they need to go through the eviction process. This video gives some ideas on how to best deal with the confusion. Enjoy!

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Tags: abandonment, evictions, surrender, unlawful eviction, unlawful ouster

What to do when a Social Worker wants tenant information

Posted by Stephen Marshall on Jan 24, 2018

Are landlords required by KRS 620.030 to turn over tenant information to Social Workers conducted a child abuse or neglect investigation? I don't think so. Additionally, I don't think they should do so, as it could expose them to a claim that they had invaded a tenant's privacy by releasing tenant information without consent.

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Tags: KRS 620.030, right to privacy, social worker

Video: Three Steps to Ease Your Fears of a Housing Discrimination Complaint

Posted by Stephen Marshall on Jan 05, 2018

Three Steps to Ease Your Fears of a Housing Discrimination Complaint from Stephen Marshall on Vimeo.

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Tags: fair housing, landlords