Kentucky eviction notice (pay or quit)
Kentucky requires 7 days for a nonpayment notice — Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.660(2). applies in URLTA jurisdictions (e.g., Louisville, Lexington); non-URLTA areas have no statutory pay-or-quit period. Generate it correctly below.
Kentucky nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.660(2) |
| Special rules | applies in URLTA jurisdictions (e.g., Louisville, Lexington); non-URLTA areas have no statutory pay-or-quit period |
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Every Kentucky rule we encode, with its citation
7 days puts Kentucky inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 12 jurisdictions require more notice and 27 require less. Same period as Alabama, Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada and 1 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 7 days | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.660(2) |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute (good faith duty: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.550) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.695(2) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | KRS § 457.050; form § 457.420 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | KRS §§ 394.040, 394.225 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Kentucky documents
- Rent increase notice for Kentucky — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Kentucky — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Kentucky?
7 days, per Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.660(2). applies in URLTA jurisdictions (e.g., Louisville, Lexington); non-URLTA areas have no statutory pay-or-quit period.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.