Kentucky Landlord Notices Pack

KENTUCKY LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

This comprehensive notice pack contains all standard landlord notices compliant with Kentucky landlord-tenant law. Note that Kentucky's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) applies only in counties that have adopted it, including Fayette, Jefferson, and certain other counties.

NOTICE 1: SEVEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

(Nonpayment of Rent - KRS § 383.660(2))

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

SEVEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to KRS § 383.660(2), you are in default of your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due.

You are hereby notified that you must pay the full amount of rent due within SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS (excluding weekends and legal holidays) after receipt of this notice. If you fail to pay the total amount demanded, your rental agreement will terminate on the eighth (8th) day.

RENT DEMANDED:

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Payment must be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Personal Check
Payment must be delivered to: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
During business hours: [________________________________]

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

If you pay all amounts due in full within seven (7) business days, your tenancy will continue. If you fail to pay within this period, your rental agreement will be terminated, and the landlord may file an eviction lawsuit to recover possession.

NOTE: If the landlord accepts a partial payment of the amount owed, a new seven-day notice must be sent.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice on the above-named tenant(s) by:

☐ Personal delivery to tenant
☐ Delivery to adult member of tenant's household
☐ Posting on premises AND mailing by first-class mail

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 2: FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

(Lease Violation - KRS § 383.660(1))

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to KRS § 383.660(1), you are in material noncompliance with your rental agreement. You are hereby notified that you must cure the following violation(s) within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS after receipt of this notice.

If the violation is not cured within fourteen (14) days, your rental agreement will terminate on the fifteenth (15th) day.

DESCRIPTION OF LEASE VIOLATION(S):

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:

Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]
Text of Provision: [________________________________]
[________________________________]

REQUIRED ACTION TO CURE:

To cure this violation, you must: [________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

DEADLINE TO CURE: [__/__/____]
TERMINATION DATE (if not cured): [__/__/____]

WARNING: If you fail to cure the above violation(s) within fourteen (14) days, your rental agreement will terminate, and the landlord may file an eviction lawsuit.

REPEAT VIOLATION WARNING: If you cure this violation but commit substantially the same breach within six (6) months, the landlord may terminate your tenancy with a 14-day notice without an opportunity to cure (KRS § 383.660(1)).

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ Personal delivery ☐ Posting and mailing

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 3: FOURTEEN-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT

(Repeat Violation - KRS § 383.660(1))

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

FOURTEEN-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to KRS § 383.660(1), your rental agreement is hereby terminated because you have committed substantially the same breach of the rental agreement within six (6) months of a prior breach for which you were given notice and opportunity to cure.

THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO CURE THIS VIOLATION.

CURRENT VIOLATION:

Date of violation: [__/__/____]
Description: [________________________________]
[________________________________]

PRIOR VIOLATION:

Date of prior notice: [__/__/____]
Description of prior violation: [________________________________]
[________________________________]

You are hereby required to vacate and surrender possession of the above-described premises within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS after receipt of this notice.

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

If you fail to vacate by the termination date, the landlord will file an eviction lawsuit to recover possession.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ Personal delivery ☐ Posting and mailing

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 4: THIRTY-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

(Month-to-Month Tenancy - KRS § 383.695)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to KRS § 383.695, your month-to-month tenancy of the above-described premises is hereby terminated effective THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of service of this notice.

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the premises, including all keys, garage door openers, and access devices, on or before the termination date.

REASON FOR TERMINATION (optional):
☐ Owner move-in
☐ Substantial renovation
☐ Sale of property
☐ Business decision
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Clean premises to move-in condition
☐ Return all keys and access devices
☐ Provide forwarding address for security deposit return
☐ Complete move-out inspection

FORWARDING ADDRESS:

Please provide your forwarding address in writing for security deposit return.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ Personal delivery ☐ Posting and mailing

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 5: NOTICE OF ENTRY

(Landlord Access - KRS § 383.615)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to KRS § 383.615, the landlord or landlord's agent will enter the above-described premises on:

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]
TIME OF ENTRY: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM to [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Inspect the premises
☐ Make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements
☐ Supply necessary or agreed services
☐ Exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors
☐ Other lawful purpose: [________________________________]

PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:

Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Contact phone: [________________________________]

NOTE: Kentucky law (KRS § 383.615) requires landlords to give at least two (2) days' notice before entry, except in emergencies or when it is impractical to do so. Entry must be at reasonable times.

If this time is inconvenient, please contact the landlord to reschedule.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 6: THIRTY-DAY NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

(Month-to-Month Tenancy)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the terms of your rental agreement and Kentucky law, the monthly rent for the above-described premises will be increased as follows:

EFFECTIVE DATE OF INCREASE: [__/__/____]

This rent increase will become effective at least thirty (30) days from the date of this notice.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

☐ All other terms of your rental agreement remain unchanged
☐ The following additional terms are modified: [________________________________]

If you do not wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, please provide written notice of your intent to vacate at least thirty (30) days prior to your intended move-out date.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 7: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION AND RETURN

(KRS § 383.580)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

FORMER TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

TENANCY DATES: Move-in: [__/__/____] Move-out: [__/__/____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING

Pursuant to KRS § 383.580, the landlord must return the security deposit or provide a written description and itemized list of damages within:

• 30 days if no damages
• 60 days if damages exist (with itemization)

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:

CALCULATION:

☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________]
☐ Amount owed by tenant: $[________]

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Pursuant to KRS § 383.580, if the landlord fails to comply with security deposit return requirements, the tenant may recover the full deposit plus reasonable attorney's fees.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 8: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a move-out inspection of the above-described premises has been scheduled as follows:

INSPECTION DATE: [__/__/____]
INSPECTION TIME: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE: To document the condition of the premises at the end of your tenancy and to identify any damage beyond normal wear and tear that may result in deductions from your security deposit.

YOUR RIGHTS:

☐ You have the right to be present during this inspection
☐ You may designate a representative to attend on your behalf
☐ Please confirm your attendance by: [__/__/____]

MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST:

☐ All personal belongings removed
☐ All trash and debris removed
☐ All rooms cleaned
☐ Kitchen appliances cleaned
☐ Bathrooms cleaned
☐ All light bulbs working
☐ Smoke detectors have working batteries
☐ HVAC filter replaced
☐ All keys ready to return

CONTACT FOR SCHEDULING:

Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 9: NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

FORMER TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: KY ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED FORMER TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have vacated the above-described premises and have left personal property behind. The following items remain on the premises:

DESCRIPTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

ESTIMATED VALUE: $[________]

You must claim this property within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date of this notice.

CLAIM DEADLINE: [__/__/____]

TO CLAIM YOUR PROPERTY:

Contact: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Hours: [________________________________]

STORAGE COSTS:

You will be responsible for reasonable storage costs of $[________] per day.

IF NOT CLAIMED:

If you do not claim your property by the deadline, it will be considered abandoned. The landlord may dispose of or sell the property.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

KENTUCKY LANDLORD NOTICE REQUIREMENTS - QUICK REFERENCE

URLTA ADOPTION:

The Kentucky Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies only in counties that have adopted it, including:

• Barbourville, Bellevue, Bromley, Covington, Dayton
• Fayette County (Lexington)
• Florence, Georgetown
• Jefferson County (Louisville)
• Ludlow, Melbourne, Newport
• Oldham County, Pulaski County
• Shelbyville, Silver Grove, Southgate
• Taylor County, Woodlawn

IMPORTANT KENTUCKY-SPECIFIC NOTES:

1. 7 Business Days: The pay or quit notice period is 7 business days, excluding weekends and holidays.

2. Partial Payment: If the landlord accepts a partial payment, a new 7-day notice must be issued.

3. 2-Day Entry Notice: Landlords must give at least 2 days' notice before entry, except in emergencies.

4. Repeat Violations: No cure period required for substantially the same violation within 6 months.

5. Waiver: Accepting partial payments or permitting violations without action may constitute waiver of the right to terminate (KRS § 383.675).

6. Non-URLTA Counties: In counties that have not adopted URLTA, common law rules apply, which may differ significantly.

This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws may change. Verify whether your county has adopted URLTA. Consult with a licensed Kentucky attorney for specific legal guidance.