KENTUCKY EVICTION NOTICE PACKAGE
Prepared by Landlord / Agent: [[Landlord Full Legal Name or Entity]]
Property Address: [[Full Premises Address, City, County, Kentucky, ZIP]]
Tenant(s) Named in Notice: [[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]] , [[Tenant 2 if applicable]] and all other occupants
Lease Date (if known): [[Lease Date]]
Date Notice Prepared: [[Notice Date]]
Important Legal Note
Kentucky landlord-tenant relations for most residential properties are governed by the Kentucky Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KRS 383.500 et seq. in adopting jurisdictions) and forcible detainer procedures (KRS Chapter 383). Notice periods, service methods, and cure rights must be followed precisely. Self-help evictions (lockouts, utility shutoffs, property removal) are unlawful and can result in liability for damages and attorney fees. Always confirm current statutes and local district court rules before serving.
NOTICE 1 - 7-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE (NON-PAYMENT)
TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]] and all other persons occupying the Premises at [[Full Address]]
You are hereby notified that the rent for the Premises is past due in the total amount of $[[Total Amount Owed]] for the rental period(s) of [[e.g., "April 2026 and May 2026"]]. A current rent ledger is attached as Exhibit A.
DEMAND IS HEREBY MADE that within seven (7) days after service of this notice (or such period as required by your lease and applicable Kentucky law), you either:
- Pay the full amount of rent due, together with any lawful late fees or other charges permitted by the lease and Kentucky law, to the Landlord at the address or by the method below; OR
- Vacate the Premises and deliver possession to the Landlord.
If you fail to pay the rent in full or vacate within the required period, the Landlord will file a forcible detainer action in the appropriate Kentucky district court to recover possession, all unpaid rent, damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees as permitted by law.
Payment Instructions:
Payable to: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
By: [[Cash / Check mailed to address / Online portal / Other]]
Address / Portal: [[Payment Location or URL]]
Total Due as of [[Date]]: $[[Amount]]
Landlord Contact: [[Phone and Email]]
Dated this [[Notice Date]].
_______________________________________________
[[Landlord Full Legal Name or Authorized Agent]]
Landlord / Property Manager
NOTICE 2 - 14-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR VACATE (LEASE VIOLATION OTHER THAN RENT)
TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Premises: [[Full Address]]
You are in material breach of your Lease Agreement dated [[Lease Date]] in the following respects:
Description of Violation(s):
[[Provide specific facts, dates, description of conduct or condition (e.g., "unauthorized pet", "excessive noise after 10pm on multiple dates", "damage to walls and carpet beyond ordinary wear", "unauthorized subletting or additional occupants", "failure to maintain yard per lease") . Attach photos or other evidence as Exhibit B.]]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to cure the violation(s) completely within fourteen (14) days after service of this notice or to vacate the Premises.
Required Cure (if curable): [[Specific actions required, e.g., "remove the dog and all evidence of pet from the Premises", "pay for professional cleaning and repair of damaged areas", "remove unauthorized occupants"]]
If the violation is not cured within fourteen days, or if you do not vacate, the Landlord will commence a forcible detainer action for possession and may seek additional damages and costs.
Dated: [[Notice Date]]
_______________________________________________
Landlord / Authorized Agent
NOTICE 3 - NOTICE TO VACATE (UNCONDITIONAL QUIT OR FOR HOLDOVER / CERTAIN BREACHES)
TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]] and all occupants
Premises: [[Full Address]]
You are notified that your right to occupy the Premises has terminated or is terminated effective [[Date]] (or the statutory period after service of this notice).
Grounds for Termination:
[[E.g., "Failure to pay rent after prior 7-day notice", "Material breach of lease not cured within 14 days", "Nuisance or illegal activity on the Premises", "Holdover after expiration of fixed-term lease or after proper termination of month-to-month tenancy", "Other: [[Specify]]"]]
You must vacate and surrender peaceful possession of the Premises on or before the date stated or the end of the applicable statutory notice period. If you remain in possession, the Landlord will file a forcible detainer action to obtain a judgment for possession, a writ of restitution, and a money judgment for unpaid rent, damages, costs, and attorney fees.
Dated: [[Notice Date]]
_______________________________________________
Landlord
Note on Timing: For month-to-month tenancies, Kentucky generally requires 30 days' notice for termination without cause. For certain serious breaches, shorter periods or unconditional quit may apply. Confirm the precise period applicable to your situation under current law and your lease.
PROOF OF SERVICE AFFIDAVIT
State of Kentucky
County of [[County]]
I, [[Server Full Name]], being first duly sworn, state that on [[Date of Service at approx Time]], I served the attached Notice upon [[Tenant Name(s)]] by the following method authorized by Kentucky law and local practice:
[ ] Personal delivery to the Tenant at the Premises or other location.
[ ] Leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion residing at or in charge of the Premises and mailing a copy by first-class mail to the Tenant at the Premises.
[ ] Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the Premises and mailing a copy by certified or first-class mail to the Tenant at the Premises.
[ ] Other method permitted: [[Describe]].
I am not a party to the action and am competent to testify.
_______________________________________________
Signature of Server
Printed Name: [[Name]]
Title / Relationship: [[Process Server / Agent / Other]]
Subscribed and sworn before me on [[Date]].
Notary: _______________________________ (Seal)
EXHIBIT A - RENT LEDGER EXAMPLE
| Date | Charge / Credit Description | Debit | Credit | Balance |
|------|-----------------------------|-------|--------|---------|
| [[Date]] | Rent - [[Month Year]] | $[[ ]] | | $[[ ]] |
| [[Date]] | Late fee (per lease) | $[[ ]] | | $[[ ]] |
| [[Date]] | Payment received | | ($[[ ]]) | $[[ ]] |
| Total Due | | | | $[[Total Owed]] |
Attach actual detailed ledger with all dates, descriptions, and running balance.
POST-NOTICE CHECKLIST - FORCIBLE DETAINER ACTION
After the notice period expires without cure or vacation:
- Confirm the full notice period has expired (calculate service and response days carefully per KRS and lease).
- Prepare and file Forcible Detainer Complaint / Petition in the district court of the county where the property is located.
- Pay filing fee and obtain summons.
- Serve the complaint and summons on Tenant per court rules (sheriff, constable, or authorized process server).
- Attend the hearing (Tenant may appear with defenses such as improper notice, payment, retaliation, or habitability claims).
- If judgment for possession is granted, request a writ of restitution.
- Coordinate with the sheriff or authorized officer for physical removal if Tenant does not vacate voluntarily.
- Pursue any money judgment for rent, damages, costs, and attorney fees (may be part of the same action or separate).
Pre-Filing Documentation Checklist:
- [ ] Correct notice form used and facts accurate
- [ ] Proof of service completed and signed
- [ ] Notice period fully expired
- [ ] Current rent ledger and lease attached
- [ ] Photos or other evidence of violations (if applicable)
- [ ] All required disclosures previously provided to Tenant
- [ ] No pending code violations or habitability issues that could be raised as defense (or addressed)
Disclaimer and Sources
This document contains sample notice language for use as a starting point only. Notice periods, service requirements, and court procedures are subject to change and may vary by locality. Improper notice or service can result in dismissal of your case and potential liability. This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Kentucky attorney and review the current Kentucky Revised Statutes (particularly KRS Chapter 383) and local district court rules and forms before using any notice.
Primary Sources (as of 2026-06):
- KRS Chapter 383 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provisions and forcible detainer procedures).
- Kentucky court resources and county district court local rules for landlord-tenant cases.
- Federal and state requirements for rent ledgers and documentation.
Document all communications in writing. A detailed rent ledger and contemporaneous evidence significantly improve outcomes in contested cases.
