Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Most states have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. But over 180 municipalities in the United States have rent control measures—and all of them are located in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.
The state of Oregon has a statewide rent control law that limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the increase in the consumer price index.
In Kentucky, there are currently no rent control laws that limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Unlike states such as California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon, where rent control measures are in place in certain municipalities or statewide, Kentucky does not have statutes that provide for rent control. Landlords in Kentucky are generally free to set and increase rent prices as they see fit, subject to any contractual agreements they may have entered into with tenants. However, landlords must adhere to the terms of the lease and provide proper notice as required by state law before increasing rent.