Free Kentucky Eviction Notice Template

A Kentucky eviction notice is a written document landlords must serve before filing for eviction in court. It explains the reason for eviction, the time tenants have to comply or move out, and follows timelines set by Kentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 383.

Where the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) applies — in counties like Jefferson, Fayette, and others — notice periods follow that law. In other counties, the lease agreement or general landlord-tenant rules set the notice timelines.

Kentucky law requires different notices depending on the situation. Use Document Genius to select the correct notice type before creating your document.

• 7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (KY Rev Stat § 383.660(2)): Used when tenants fail to pay rent on time. Gives them seven days to pay in full or move out before the landlord can file for eviction.
• 15-Day Notice to Comply or Quit (KY Rev Stat § 383.660(1)): For lease violations unrelated to rent, such as property damage or unauthorized occupants. Tenants have 15 days to fix the problem or vacate.
• 30-Day Lease Termination Notice (KY Rev Stat § 383.695(2)): Ends a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days’ written notice when there’s no lease violation.

Follow these steps to complete your notice correctly:

1. Pick the right notice type for your situation
2. Add landlord and tenant names with the rental property address
3. State the reason for eviction if required by law
4. Include the legal notice period for payment, compliance, or move-out
5. Sign and date the notice before serving it

Kentucky law allows landlords to deliver notices by:

• Personal delivery to the tenant
• Certified or registered mail
• Posting the notice at the rental property if the tenant cannot be found

Keep proof of service for the court case.

If the tenant doesn’t comply within the deadline:

• File a complaint (or “warrant”) in the local District Court
• The court will schedule a hearing; tenants aren’t required to file a written response
• If the landlord wins, the court issues a Writ of Restitution so the sheriff can remove the tenant if necessary

Landlords may need these forms for Kentucky eviction cases:

• Notice of Eviction Hearing Trial by the Court: Starts the eviction process and schedules a court hearing
• Warrant for Possession: Filed if the tenant doesn’t leave after the judgment, authorizing the sheriff to remove them from the property