Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.195
Termination of tenancy at will or by sufferance
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383.195 Termination of tenancy at will or by sufferance. In those jurisdictions where the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is not in effect, a tenancy at will or by sufferance may be terminated by the landlord giving one (1) month's notice, in writing, to the tenant requiring him to remove.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 383.195 establishes that, in parts of Kentucky where the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act does not apply, a landlord may end a tenancy at will or by sufferance by providing the tenant with at least one month's written notice to vacate. This rule applies specifically to informal or holdover tenancy arrangements rather than fixed-term leases. The notice requirement sets a minimum procedural step before a landlord can lawfully demand a tenant's removal under these tenancy types.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.195, property owners operating in jurisdictions where the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is not in effect must deliver a written notice of at least one month when seeking to end a tenancy at will or by sufferance. Compliant operators typically ensure the notice is clearly dated, specifies the required move-out date, and is delivered in a manner that creates a record of receipt. Skipping or shortening this written notice step can undermine a landlord's ability to proceed with removal through the courts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.195 provides tenants in at-will or sufferance arrangements — in areas of Kentucky not covered by the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — the right to receive at least one month's written notice before a landlord can require them to leave. If a landlord attempts to remove a tenant without providing this written notice, the tenant may have grounds to raise the procedural deficiency as a defense in any eviction proceeding. Tenants who believe this notice requirement has not been followed may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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