Kentucky Notice to Vacate

A complete, jurisdiction-aware notice to vacate for use in Kentucky residential tenancies. This template supports termination of week-to-week and month-to-month periodic tenancies, notices for nonpayment of rent, notices for material lease violations (curable and repeat), and tenant-initiated termination notices. All periods and procedures follow Kentucky statutes, with special notes for jurisdictions that have adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA).

Kentucky law requires written notice before a landlord may terminate a tenancy or commence a forcible detainer action for possession. For nonpayment of rent, KRS 383.660(2) requires seven (7) days written notice to pay the amount due or quit. For material noncompliance with the rental agreement that is curable, KRS 383.660(1) requires fourteen (14) days written notice specifying the breach and an opportunity to cure. In non-URLTA areas, termination of a week-to-week tenancy requires seven (7) days written notice and termination of a month-to-month tenancy requires thirty (30) days written notice per KRS 383.195 and related provisions. Notice must be delivered in person or by certified mail. Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing property) are prohibited and may subject the landlord to damages and penalties.

Notice Type Selection Guide

Use the table below to select the correct notice. Periods are calculated from the date the tenant receives the written notice. Retain proof of delivery in all cases.

URLTA Jurisdictions Note: In Louisville/Jefferson County and Lexington-Fayette Urban County (where KRS 383.500, 383.715 applies), the 14-day cure and 7-day pay periods under KRS 383.660 are controlling for covered tenancies. In all other Kentucky counties, common-law or non-URLTA rules govern. Verify applicability before service.

> Deadline computation: Notice periods begin the day after receipt. Do not count the day of service. If notice is mailed by certified mail, allow reasonable time for delivery but do not rely on mailing alone in all courts; personal delivery or posting (where permitted) plus proof is safest. Always serve all adult tenants and keep a copy., -

NOTICE HEADER (Complete for All Notices)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice, e.g., June 26, 2026]]

TO (Tenant(s) / Recipient(s)):
[[Full Legal Name(s) of All Adult Tenants]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

Premises (Property Address):
[[Street Address Line 1]]
[[Street Address Line 2, if any]]
[[City]], Kentucky [[ZIP Code]]
County: [[County Name]]

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

Rental Agreement Date (approximate): [[Lease or Tenancy Start Date]]

Current Tenancy Type: [[Week-to-week / Month-to-month / Holdover after fixed term]], -

OPTION A, 30-Day Notice of Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy *(No-Cause Termination, KRS 383.195 / Common Practice for Periodic Tenancies)*, -

30-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Kentucky law, including KRS 383.195 and applicable provisions governing periodic tenancies, your month-to-month tenancy at the Premises described above is hereby TERMINATED.

Effective Termination Date: [[Termination Date, must be the last day of a rental period at least thirty (30) days after receipt of this notice]]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises, removing all personal property and returning all keys and access devices, no later than 11:59 p.m. on the Termination Date.

On or before the Termination Date you must:

1. Vacate the Premises completely and leave it in broom-clean condition, free of all personal belongings and trash.

2. Return all keys, garage openers, mailbox keys, access fobs, and other entry devices to the Landlord or Agent at the address above or such other location as designated in writing.

3. Cancel or transfer all utilities placed in your name and provide final meter readings if requested.

4. Provide your forwarding address in writing so that any security deposit accounting and refund (if any) may be sent.

5. Pay all rent and other charges due through the Termination Date.

If you remain in possession after the Termination Date without the Landlord's prior written consent, you will become a holdover tenant. Landlord may immediately commence a forcible detainer action in the appropriate District Court to recover possession, unpaid rent, damages, and costs.

This is a no-cause termination of a periodic tenancy. It does not allege any fault or breach by you., -

OPTION B, 7-Day Notice of Termination of Week-to-Week Tenancy *(No-Cause Termination, KRS 383.195)*, -

7-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF WEEK-TO-WEEK TENANCY
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to KRS 383.195, your week-to-week tenancy at the Premises is hereby TERMINATED.

Effective Termination Date: [[Termination Date, at least seven (7) days after receipt, aligned with end of rental week]]

You and all occupants must vacate and surrender the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on the Termination Date.

You must complete the same move-out steps listed in Option A above (remove belongings, return keys, provide forwarding address, pay all amounts due).

Failure to vacate by the deadline will result in Landlord filing a forcible detainer action for possession., -

OPTION C, 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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of your rental obligation because rent has not been paid when due.

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

• Rent for the period(s): [[e.g., June 1, 30, 2026]], $[[Monthly Rent Amount]]

• Additional recoverable charges (if any and permitted): $[[Other Amount]], [[Description]]

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $[[Total Amount Due]]

You have seven (7) days after your receipt of this notice to pay the total amount due in full or to vacate and surrender the Premises.

Payment Deadline: [[Exact Date 7 Days After Expected Receipt]]

Payment must be made by [[cash / cashier's check / other accepted method]] delivered to [[Payment Location or Address / Online Portal Details]].

If the full amount is not paid within seven (7) days after receipt of this notice, the rental agreement will terminate and you must vacate the Premises. Landlord intends to file a forcible detainer action in District Court to recover possession, the 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. A new notice will be required for any remaining balance unless Landlord agrees in writing to reinstate.

Landlord reserves all rights and remedies., -

OPTION D, 14-Day Notice to Cure Lease Violation or Quit *(Material Noncompliance, Curable Breach, KRS 383.660(1))*, -

14-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in material noncompliance with the terms of your rental agreement or with KRS 383.605 or 383.610.

Description of the Acts or Omissions Constituting the Breach:

[[Provide specific, dated facts, e.g., "On or about June 15, 2026, you kept an unauthorized dog at the Premises in direct violation of Section 11 of the Lease. The dog was observed by the property manager and a neighbor on that date and on June 18, 2026. No written consent was ever granted."]]

Lease or Statutory Provision(s) Violated: [[e.g., Lease Section 11, Pets; KRS 383.610 if applicable]]

Required Cure Actions:

1. Remove the unauthorized animal from the Premises permanently no later than [[Cure Deadline Date]].

2. Repair or pay for any damage to the Premises or common areas caused by the animal, with receipts provided to Landlord.

3. Provide written confirmation to Landlord that the violation has been fully cured.

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

If you fail to cure within fourteen (14) days after receipt, the rental agreement will terminate on [[Termination Date, 14+ days after receipt]] and you must vacate the Premises. Landlord will file a forcible detainer action., -

OPTION E, 14-Day Unconditional Notice to Quit (Repeat Violation) *(Same or Substantially Same Breach Within Six Months, KRS 383.660(1))*, -

14-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you previously received written notice dated [[Date of Prior Notice]] describing the following breach: [[Brief description of the prior breach, e.g., "unauthorized occupants / noise disturbances after 10 p.m."]].

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

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

Termination Date: [[Date 14 Days After Expected Receipt]]

You and all occupants must vacate and surrender the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on the Termination Date. If you fail to vacate, Landlord will immediately file a forcible detainer action in District Court to recover possession and all other available relief.

This notice is unconditional. No further opportunity to cure this recurring breach will be given., -

OPTION F, Tenant Notice to Vacate (Tenant-Initiated Termination) *(Month-to-Month or Week-to-Week, Per Lease and KRS 383.195)*, -

TENANT'S NOTICE TO VACATE
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

I, the undersigned Tenant(s), hereby give written notice of my/our intent to terminate the tenancy and vacate the Premises described above.

Intended Vacate / Move-Out Date: [[Vacate Date, must be at least 7 days for week-to-week or 30 days for month-to-month after landlord receipt, ending a rental period]]

I will:

1. Remove all personal property from the Premises by the Vacate Date.

2. Return all keys, access devices, and other Landlord property to [[Landlord / Agent Name and Address]] on or before the Vacate Date.

3. Leave the Premises in clean, undamaged condition (ordinary wear and tear excepted).

4. Provide a forwarding address in writing for any security deposit accounting.

5. Pay all rent and charges due through the Vacate Date.

This notice is given in accordance with the rental agreement and applicable Kentucky law. I understand that I remain responsible for rent through the Vacate Date and for any damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.

Tenant Signature(s):
[[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Date: [[Date]], -

DELIVERY / SERVICE OF NOTICE

Kentucky law requires proper service. Acceptable methods generally include:

1. Personal delivery to the tenant or an adult occupant at the Premises.

2. Certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the tenant at the Premises (or last known address).

3. Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises combined with mailing, where permitted by local court practice or statute.

Landlord or agent should document the method, date, time, and person who effected service.

Proof of Service (to be completed by server):

I, [[Server Full Name]], declare under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Service]] at approximately [[Time]] I served the attached notice upon [[Tenant Name(s)]] by the following method:

[[Check one]]
- [ ] Personal delivery to tenant / adult occupant at the Premises.
- [ ] Certified mail, return receipt requested.
- [ ] Posting on front door + first-class or certified mail.
- [ ] Other: [[Describe]]

Server Signature: _______________________________
Printed Name: [[Server Name]]
Title/Relation to Landlord: [[e.g., Property Manager]]
Date: [[Date]], -

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICES AND WARNINGS

• Self-help evictions are illegal in Kentucky. A landlord may not change locks, shut off utilities, remove doors or windows, seize property, or use force to regain possession. Doing so may expose the landlord to actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees.

• This notice does not itself evict anyone. Only a court order obtained through a properly filed forcible detainer action can authorize removal of occupants or their property.

• If the tenant pays the full amount demanded in a pay-or-quit notice within the seven-day period, the default is cured for that notice (subject to any written agreement otherwise).

• If a tenant cures a curable lease violation within the fourteen-day period, the notice is nullified for that breach.

• Landlords must comply with the Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KRS Chapter 344) and the federal Fair Housing Act. Notices may not be used in a discriminatory manner.

• For tenancies in Louisville or Lexington where URLTA applies, additional tenant protections and exact procedures may differ slightly, confirm current local requirements.

• This template is provided for informational and workflow purposes. Laws and local court practices can change. Always verify current statutes and consult a Kentucky-licensed attorney for your specific situation before serving notice or filing suit., -

SOURCES AND EFFECTIVE DATES

Primary authorities:
- KRS 383.195 (Termination of tenancy at will or by sufferance in non-URLTA areas)
- KRS 383.660 (Tenant's noncompliance with rental agreement; failure to pay rent)
- KRS 383.695 (related periodic tenancy notice provisions in some references)
- KRS Chapter 383 generally (Landlord and Tenant)

As of June 2026. Figures and procedures must be confirmed against the current official Kentucky Revised Statutes and local District Court practice before use.

> ⚠️ Template example, not professional legal advice. This document is a sample only. Every real-world notice must be tailored to the specific facts, lease language, and current law. Verify all periods, service methods, and required content with a licensed Kentucky attorney or the appropriate court clerk. The user is solely responsible for compliance., -

End of Kentucky Notice to Vacate Template