Notice to Vacate · KY
Kentucky notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Kentucky, cited to KRS § 383.695.
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At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 30 days
- Landlord notice
- 30 days
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- KRS § 383.695
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
How much notice to vacate does Kentucky require?
Landlords in Kentucky must give 30 days; tenants typically give 30 days.
Kentucky does not require just cause to end a periodic tenancy.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, a tenant must provide 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (KRS § 383.695, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, a landlord must give 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (KRS § 383.695.)
Does Kentucky require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Kentucky does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under KRS § 383.695.
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