Kentucky notice to vacate

Frequently asked questions

How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Kentucky?

30 days before the rental date (URLTA jurisdictions only). Give it in writing and keep proof of delivery. Verified July 2026 against KRS § 383.695 (URLTA-adopted jurisdictions only).

How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Kentucky?

30 days before the periodic rental date; no cause required — but ONLY in the ~19 cities/counties that adopted URLTA (incl. Louisville and Lexington). No statewide periodic-tenancy notice statute; outside URLTA jurisdictions the lease and common law control.

Can a landlord end a month-to-month tenancy without cause in Kentucky?

Generally yes, with proper notice: 30 days before the periodic rental date; no cause required — but ONLY in the ~19 cities/counties that adopted URLTA (incl. Louisville and Lexington) Confirm with KRS § 383.695 (URLTA-adopted jurisdictions only) and any local ordinance.

What statute governs notice to vacate in Kentucky?

KRS § 383.695 (URLTA-adopted jurisdictions only). The source text is at https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=35756.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a best-effort summary compiled from a cited source and verified July 2026. Notice rules change and many cities add stricter just-cause or longer-notice ordinances a summary can't capture. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before relying on it.