Kentucky Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Notice Date: [[Notice Date]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
Property Address: [[Property Full Address]], [[City]], Kentucky [[ZIP Code]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

This document provides a complete written notice of lease renewal offer and/or rent or term adjustment for use in Kentucky. It is designed for both fixed-term lease expirations and month-to-month (periodic) tenancies.

Kentucky has no statutory requirement specifying a minimum advance notice period for lease renewal offers on fixed-term leases. Standard practice and most written leases require 30, 60 days' written notice before expiration. For month-to-month tenancies, KRS 383.695 generally requires 30 days' written notice to terminate or change terms. Any rent increase must be clearly disclosed.

All user-provided information appears as [[Token Name]] placeholders. The fixed legal content reflects Kentucky statutes and recommended practices., -

1. Tenancy Type and Applicable Notice Rules

Current Tenancy Type: [[Fixed-Term Lease / Month-to-Month Tenancy]]

Current Lease / Tenancy End or Notice Date: [[Current Lease Expiration or Periodic Term Reference]]

Governing Law References:
- Fixed-term leases: Renewal, notice, and rent change procedures are primarily controlled by the terms of the existing written lease.
- Month-to-month tenancies: KRS 383.695 requires at least 30 days' written notice to terminate the tenancy or to change the terms (including rent). The notice period typically runs from the date the tenant receives the notice.
- No statewide rent control or statutory caps on rent increases exist in Kentucky. Increases are governed by the lease and general contract principles.

Notice Period Provided With This Document: [[30 days / 45 days / 60 days / As required by existing lease]]

Effective Date of Any Change: [[Effective Date, must be after full notice period]]

2. Renewal Offer or Term Change

Option Selected: [[Renewal at Current Terms / Renewal with Rent Increase / Non-Renewal / Conversion to Month-to-Month]]

Proposed New Monthly Rent (if changing): $[[New Monthly Rent Amount]]

Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent Amount]]

Rent Increase Amount: $[[Increase Amount]] ([[Increase Percentage]]%)

New Lease Term (if fixed renewal): [[New Term Length, e.g. 12 months]] beginning [[New Start Date]] and ending [[New End Date]]

Other Changed Terms (if any): [[e.g. "Pet policy updated per attached addendum", "Utilities responsibility change", or "No other changes"]]

3. Month-to-Month Tenancy, Notice of Rent Increase or Term Change (KRS 383.695)

If the current tenancy is month-to-month, this notice serves as the required written notice of change in rent or other terms.

The new rent or modified terms will become effective on [[Effective Date]], provided this notice is received by the tenant at least 30 days prior to that date.

Tenant may accept the new terms by continuing to occupy the Premises after the effective date (subject to any written response requirements in the lease) or may terminate the tenancy by providing at least 30 days' written notice as required by KRS 383.695.

4. Fixed-Term Lease Expiration, Renewal Offer

If the current lease is a fixed term that expires on [[Current Lease Expiration Date]], this document constitutes Landlord's offer to renew on the terms stated above.

To accept this renewal offer, Tenant must sign and return the attached renewal acceptance or new lease (if provided) no later than [[Acceptance Deadline Date]].

If Tenant does not accept by the deadline and does not vacate by the lease expiration date, the tenancy may convert to month-to-month on the terms stated in the original lease (or as modified by this notice), subject to Landlord's right to pursue possession.

5. Tenant Response Options

Tenant may respond in one of the following ways (check one and return a signed copy to Landlord at the address above):

• [ ] I accept the renewal / new terms as stated. (Attach signed renewal or new lease if required.)
• [ ] I do not accept the renewal / new terms and will vacate the Premises on or before [[Vacate Date]].
• [ ] I wish to negotiate different terms. Please contact me at [[Tenant Phone / Email]].

Failure to respond by the deadline may be treated as acceptance of month-to-month tenancy or non-renewal, depending on the lease and local practice.

6. Delivery and Proof of Service

This notice is being delivered by: [[Personal delivery / Certified mail / Posting on door + mail / Email (if previously authorized) / Other]]

Landlord Certification of Delivery:

I certify that a copy of this notice was delivered to the tenant(s) named above on [[Delivery Date]] by the method indicated.

Signature: _________________________________________
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
Title: [[Landlord / Property Manager / Agent]]

Tenant Acknowledgment (optional but recommended):

I acknowledge receipt of this notice on ________________.

Signature: ________________________________________ Printed Name: ______________________

7. Additional Disclosures and Attachments

• Current lease terms remain in effect until the effective date of any change.
• No rent increase may be implemented retroactively unless agreed in writing by both parties.
• If the lease contains specific renewal, notice, or rent adjustment clauses, those clauses control and are incorporated herein.
• Attachments (if any): [[List: e.g. "Proposed new lease", "Addendum A - Pet Rules", "None"]]

8. Record of Prior Notices and Communications

This notice is the first / subsequent written notice regarding renewal or rent adjustment for the current tenancy. Prior communications (if any): [[Describe dates and nature of prior discussions or "None"]].

Landlord maintains records of all notices served and will produce copies upon request in any dispute.

9. Tenant Rights and Protections

Tenant retains all rights under the existing lease and Kentucky law until the effective date of any lawful change or termination. Nothing in this notice waives Landlord's or Tenant's rights or remedies. If Tenant believes the notice does not comply with the lease or applicable law, Tenant should respond in writing promptly and may seek legal advice.

Landlord may not retaliate against Tenant for exercising lawful rights (KRS 383.705 or successor provisions).

10. Sample Calculation of Notice Period

Notice served on: [[Service Date]]
Minimum 30-day period ends: [[Calculated Date 30 days later]]
Proposed effective date of change: [[Effective Date]] (must be on or after the end of the notice period)

If the lease requires longer notice (e.g., 45 or 60 days), that longer period controls., -

Summary Reference, Kentucky Renewal and Termination Notice Practices

• Fixed-term lease renewal offers: No specific statutory minimum notice period; follow the lease. 30, 60 days is common industry practice.
• Month-to-month tenancy changes (including rent): At least 30 days' written notice required under KRS 383.695.
• Rent increases: Must be clearly stated with effective date. No statutory cap.
• Non-renewal / termination of month-to-month: 30 days' written notice by either party (KRS 383.695).
• Best practice: Provide notice in writing, retain proof of delivery (certified mail, personal service, or dated email with read receipt).
• Always review the specific written lease for any additional notice or renewal requirements., -

LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT

Signature: _________________________________ Date: [[Date Signed]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Manager Full Name]]
Company (if applicable): [[Company Name]]
Phone / Email: [[Contact Info]], -

*This is a sample template for Kentucky lease renewal and rent increase notices. It is not legal advice. Notice periods, renewal procedures, and rent change rules are governed by the parties' lease and KRS 383.695 (and related sections). Verify all requirements against the current lease, Kentucky statutes, local court practices, and qualified legal counsel. Statutory references current as of 2026-06.*