Kentucky HOA & Condo Association Laws
Kentucky’s Condominium Act (based on the Uniform Condominium Act) governs condos created after 2011, with earlier regimes under the Horizontal Property Law; HOAs rely on covenants and nonprofit law.
Which statutes apply in Kentucky?
- Condominiums
- Kentucky Condominium Act (KRS § 381.9101 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for Kentucky boards and managers
- Post-2011 condos get UCA-style budget, meeting, and lien rules
- Associations hold statutory liens for assessments with limited priority
- Records and meeting rights apply to unit owners under the act
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates are required for post-2011 condominiums (KRS § 381.9203), covering assessments, judgments, and insurance.
Running associations in Kentucky?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Kentucky compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Kentucky?
Condominiums in Kentucky are governed by the Kentucky Condominium Act (KRS § 381.9101 et seq.). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in Kentucky?
Resale certificates are required for post-2011 condominiums (KRS § 381.9203), covering assessments, judgments, and insurance.
What software helps Kentucky associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Kentucky compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Kentucky before acting.