Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.285
Limitation of action
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383.285 Limitation of action. No inquisition of forcible entry or forcible detainer shall be taken at any time after two (2) years from the forcible entry or detainer complained of.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 383.285 establishes a two-year time limit for pursuing a legal proceeding known as an 'inquisition' related to forcible entry or forcible detainer. Once two years have passed from the date of the alleged forcible entry or detainer, that legal avenue is no longer available. This is a statute of limitations, meaning the passage of time itself extinguishes the right to bring this particular type of action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.285, property owners who believe a forcible entry or detainer has occurred should be aware that the window to initiate an inquisition proceeding closes two years from the date of the incident. Compliant operators generally document the dates of any alleged unlawful entry or detainer promptly and accurately. Allowing that two-year period to lapse without action forfeits this specific legal remedy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.285 provides a time-based protection: if a landlord or other party waits more than two years after an alleged forcible entry or detainer before initiating an inquisition proceeding, that proceeding is barred. Tenants who find themselves facing such a proceeding may have grounds to raise the expiration of this two-year period as a defense. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand whether this limitation applies to a particular set of circumstances.
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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