Yes — unless you're in rent-controlled housing (which Louisville doesn't have). BUT that doesn't mean you can't negotiate.

Come back with market data (average rents in your area) and offer to sign a longer lease in exchange for a smaller increase.

• Know your comps. Check Zillow, Apartments.com, or Zumper for similar units in your area.
• Offer something in return. An 18-month lease or paying a few months upfront gives you leverage.
• Ask for concessions. Free parking, a month of free rent, or upgraded appliances are easier for landlords to say "yes" to.

No — unless your lease specifically allows it. If you have a fixed-term lease (e.g., 12 months), your rent is locked in for that period.

If you're on a month-to-month lease, your landlord must give you 30 days' written notice before increasing rent.

No. That's illegal. Landlords cannot raise rent in retaliation for you calling code enforcement, complaining to them, or joining a tenant's union.

If you believe you're being retaliated against, document everything and contact Legal Aid Society at 502-584-1254.

In Kentucky, landlords must return your full deposit or provide an itemized deduction list within 30-60 days after you move out and provide a forwarding address.

If they miss the deadline, they lose the right to make ANY deductions. You can sue for the full deposit plus up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.

They CAN deduct for:

• Damage beyond normal wear and tear (holes in walls, stained carpets, broken fixtures)</