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Kentucky HOA violation letters: what the law requires
Since mid-2023 Kentucky planned communities have a real statute: before a board imposes a fine, damage charge, or individual assessment, it must give the owner written notice and an opportunity to be heard (KRS 381.797(2)). Fines become part of the lot's assessment and, if unpaid 30 days after due, are secured by the association's continuing lien. The act does not invalidate provisions in governing documents recorded before it took effect.
Before you send: Kentucky notice requirements
Kentucky Planned Community Act (KRS 381.785–381.801, enacted 2023); condominiums under the Kentucky Condominium Act (KRS 381.9101 et seq.)
- Before imposing a charge for fines, damages, or an individual assessment, the board must give the owner written notice and the opportunity to be heard (KRS 381.797(2)).
- Fines levied by the board are a statutory component of the lot's assessment, alongside common-expense liability and enforcement costs including reasonable attorney fees (KRS 381.797).
- The association has a continuing lien on the lot for assessments, fines, late fees, collection costs, and reasonable attorney fees that remain unpaid 30 days after any portion becomes due (KRS 381.799).
- Applicability: all Kentucky planned communities are subject to the act, but provisions in community documents recorded before the effective date remain valid (KRS 381.786).
- Condominium boards operate under a separate rule: the association may levy reasonable fines only after notice and an opportunity to be heard (KRS 381.9167(1)(k)).
Fines: Kentucky sets no dollar cap on planned-community or condominium fines; amounts come from the governing documents subject to reasonableness. The statutory constraint is procedural — written notice and an opportunity to be heard before the fine — plus the 30-day unpaid threshold before lien treatment under KRS 381.799.
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Kentucky HOA letter FAQ
Does a Kentucky HOA have to notify me before issuing a fine?
Yes. Under the Kentucky Planned Community Act, the board must give the owner written notice and an opportunity to be heard before imposing a charge for fines, damages, or an individual assessment (KRS 381.797(2)). Condominium associations have the same obligation under KRS 381.9167(1)(k).
Is there a maximum HOA fine in Kentucky?
No statutory cap. Fine amounts are governed by your community's declaration, bylaws, and rules; condo fines must be reasonable. Unpaid fines can become a lien on the lot 30 days after any portion is due (KRS 381.799).
My neighborhood's covenants were recorded before 2023 — does the new Kentucky law still apply?
Generally yes, with a caveat: all planned communities are subject to KRS 381.785–381.801, but the act does not invalidate provisions that were in documents recorded before its effective date (KRS 381.786). Where older covenants and the statute conflict, get legal advice before relying on either.
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Official sources
- KRS Chapter 381 (incl. 381.785–381.801, Planned Communities) — Kentucky General Assembly
- 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 23 (SB 120) — Planned Community Act (official enrolled act)
Last reviewed against the sources above on 2026-07-11.
This guide summarizes commonly applicable rules for general information only — it is not legal advice, statutes change, and your governing documents may impose different procedures. Confirm current law with a licensed Kentucky attorney before taking enforcement action.