Kentucky Eviction Notice

This document provides complete, jurisdiction-specific Kentucky eviction notice templates. Enter tenant names, property details, amounts owed or breach description, and notice date to generate the correct statutory notice with cure periods, itemized demands, termination language, proof of service, and delivery certification.

Kentucky law (KRS 383.660) governs termination for noncompliance with the rental agreement and nonpayment of rent. This notice is a prerequisite to filing an action for possession (forcible detainer) in district court. It does not itself remove the tenant. Self-help evictions (lock changes, utility shutoffs, removal of property) are prohibited and expose the landlord to liability.

Kentucky Notice Type Selector

Use the table below to select the correct notice form based on the grounds. All periods are calculated from receipt of written notice by the tenant (or posting where permitted).

Important Delivery Rules (KRS Chapter 383): Notice must be delivered in person to the tenant or posted in a conspicuous place on the premises (e.g., front door). Mailing alone may not be sufficient in all jurisdictions; follow local court practice and the specific statute. Retain proof of service., -

NOTICE TYPE A, 7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit *(Nonpayment of Rent, KRS 383.660(2))*, -

7-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

Premises:
[[Full Street Address]]
[[City]], Kentucky [[ZIP Code]]
County: [[County Name]]

FROM (Landlord / Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
[[Mailing Address for Notices]]
[[City]], Kentucky [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Phone]] | Email: [[Email]], -

NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT AND INTENT TO TERMINATE RENTAL AGREEMENT

You are hereby notified that you are in default of your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due for the above Premises.

Itemized Amounts Owed as of [[Date of Itemization]]:

- Rent for period(s): [[Specify months or dates, e.g. June 2026]]
Amount: $[[Unpaid Rent Amount]]

• Other charges (if recoverable as rent or per lease): $[[Other Recoverable Amount]], Description: [[e.g. late fees only if permitted and itemized separately]]

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE TO CURE: $[[Total Amount Due to Cure]]

PAYMENT DEADLINE: You have seven (7) days after receipt of this notice to pay the total amount due in full. Payment must be made by [[Accepted Payment Method(s)]] to the address or account listed above (or such other location as Landlord designates in writing).

If the full amount due is not paid within seven (7) days after your receipt of this notice, the rental agreement will terminate and you must vacate and surrender the Premises. Landlord intends to file a forcible detainer action in district court to recover possession, unpaid rent, damages, and costs.

Partial Payment Warning: Acceptance of a partial payment after service of this notice does not waive Landlord's right to proceed with eviction. A new 7-day notice will be required for any remaining balance.

Landlord reserves all rights and remedies under the lease and Kentucky law.

_____________________________________________
Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
Date Signed: [[Date]], -

NOTICE TYPE B, 14-Day Cure-or-Quit Notice *(Material Lease Violation, KRS 383.660(1))*, -

14-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

Premises: [[Full Street Address]], [[City]], Kentucky [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Notice Address]]
Phone: [[Phone]], -

NOTICE OF MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT

Pursuant to KRS 383.660(1), you are hereby notified of the following material noncompliance with your rental agreement and/or KRS 383.605 or 383.610:

Description of Breach (acts or omissions):
[[Detailed description, e.g. "Unauthorized pet in violation of Section 9 of the lease. Dog observed on premises on [dates]. No prior written consent obtained."]]

Required Cure:
[[Specific actions required to cure, e.g. "Remove the unauthorized pet permanently from the Premises and provide written confirmation no later than [date]. Repair or pay for any damage caused by the pet."]]

You have fourteen (14) days after receipt of this notice to cure the breach as specified above. If the breach is adequately remedied within that period, the rental agreement will not terminate.

If the breach is not cured within fourteen (14) days after receipt of this notice, the rental agreement will terminate on [[Termination Date on Notice]] and you must vacate the Premises. Landlord will pursue all available remedies, including a forcible detainer action for possession.

Landlord reserves the right to pursue damages and other remedies for any loss caused by the breach.

_____________________________________________
Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
Date: [[Date]], -

NOTICE TYPE C, 14-Day Unconditional Quit (Repeat Violation) *(Repeat of Same Breach Within Six Months, KRS 383.660(1))*, -

14-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

Premises: [[Full Street Address]], [[City]], Kentucky [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Notice Address]], -

NOTICE OF REPEAT MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE, NO CURE PERIOD

You previously received written notice dated [[Date of Prior Notice]] specifying the following breach: [[Brief description of prior breach, e.g. "noise disturbances / unauthorized occupants"]].

The same (or substantially the same) act or omission has recurred within six (6) months.

Pursuant to KRS 383.660(1), because substantially the same noncompliance has occurred again, you have no right to cure. The rental agreement will terminate fourteen (14) days after your receipt of this notice.

Termination Date: [[Calculated Termination Date, 14 days after service]]

You and all occupants must vacate and surrender the Premises on or before the termination date. If you fail to vacate, Landlord will file a forcible detainer action to recover possession, damages, unpaid rent (if any), and costs of suit.

This notice is unconditional. No further opportunity to cure this recurring breach will be provided.

_____________________________________________
Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
Date: [[Date]], -

NOTICE TYPE D, Immediate / Drug-Related Termination Notice (Where Applicable) *(Illegal Drug Activity, Per KRS 383.660 and Related Authority)*

Use only when facts support expedited termination under applicable law. Consult counsel before using., -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION FOR ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

Premises: [[Full Street Address]], [[City]], Kentucky [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]], -

NOTICE OF IMMEDIATE TERMINATION

You are hereby notified that the rental agreement is terminated immediately due to illegal drug activity on or about the Premises, specifically: [[Description of activity and evidence, e.g. "Police report dated [date] documenting possession/distribution of controlled substances at the Premises in violation of lease and law."]]

This activity constitutes a material and incurable breach. You and all occupants must vacate the Premises immediately.

Landlord will pursue forcible detainer and any other remedies permitted by law, including reporting to law enforcement as required.

_____________________________________________
Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
Date: [[Date]], -

Proof of Service (To Be Completed by Server)

I, the undersigned, certify that on [[Date Served]] at approximately [[Time]] I served the above notice upon the tenant(s) by the method checked below:

• [ ] Personal delivery to [[Tenant Name(s)]] at the Premises.
• [ ] Posting in a conspicuous place on the door of the Premises (after reasonable attempt at personal delivery).
• [ ] Other: [[Describe, e.g. "Handed to adult occupant who identified as tenant's roommate; confirmed by name"]]

Server Information:
Name: [[Server Full Name]]
Signature: _________________________________
Title / Relationship to Landlord: [[e.g. Property Manager / Process Server / Landlord]]
Date of Certification: [[Date]]

Additional Notes: [[Any observations, e.g. "Tenant acknowledged receipt verbally. No one answered door; posted at 4:15pm."]]

Landlord Record Retention: Retain original notice, proof of service, photos of posting (if used), and any return receipts or affidavits for court filing., -

Important Reminders for Kentucky Landlords

• Calculate deadlines from the date of receipt (or posting). Do not count the day of service in most cases; consult local rules.
• For non-payment, itemize the exact rent due. Late fees may or may not be included depending on lease and local practice, state only recoverable amounts.
• If tenant cures a curable breach, do not proceed with eviction for that breach.
• Repeat violations within 6 months allow the shorter unconditional path.
• Always verify current text of KRS 383.660 and any local ordinances or court standing orders before serving.
• After notice expires, file the forcible detainer complaint promptly in the appropriate district court.
• This template is for residential tenancies subject to KRS Chapter 383. Commercial or other tenancies may have different rules., -

*Sample Kentucky eviction notice templates. Not legal advice. Requirements under KRS 383.660 and related statutes are subject to change and local interpretation. All figures, deadlines, and procedures must be verified against primary sources and competent Kentucky counsel before use. As of 2026-06.*