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2019 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 383 - Landlord and tenant
383.645 Landlord's noncompliance as defense to action for possession or rent.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 383.645 (2019)
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383.645 Landlord's noncompliance as defense to action for possession or rent. (1) (2) In an action for possession based upon nonpayment of the rent or in an action for rent when the tenant is in possession, the tenant may counterclaim for any amount he may recover under the rental agreement of KRS 383.565. In that event the court from time to time may order the tenant to pay into court all or part of the rent accrued and thereafter accruing, and shall determine the amount due to each party. The party to whom a net amount is owed shall be paid first from the money paid into court, and the balance by the other party. If no rent remains due after application of this section, judgment shall be entered for the tenant in the action for possession. If the defense or counterclaim by the tenant is without merit and is not raised in good faith, the landlord may recover reasonable attorney's fees. In an action for rent when the tenant is not in possession, he may counterclaim as provided in subsection (1) but is not required to pay any rent into court. Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Repealed and reenacted 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 176, sec. 29, effective July 13, 1984. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 378, sec. 30.
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