# KRS § 383.090: 383.090 Recovery of rent in absence of written contract

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXXII_C383_S383.090

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 383.090
- **Heading:** 383.090 Recovery of rent in absence of written contract
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 383 / Section 383.090

## Text

383.090 Recovery of rent in absence of written contract.

If there is no written contract, a landlord may, by action, recover reasonable satisfaction

for the use and occupation of his land. If on the trial a verbal contract reserving rent in a

certain amount is proven, the verbal contract shall be evidence of the amount recoverable.

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