How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, a landlord must give 48 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is KRS §§ 383.500, 383.695, 383.615, 383.660(2).
| What | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Notice before entry | 48 hours |
| Emergencies | No notice required |
Notes
Kentucky's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is a LOCAL OPTION: it applies only in a county or city that has adopted it under KRS 383.500. Louisville/Jefferson County, Lexington/Fayette County and a number of northern Kentucky cities have; most of the state has not, and where it has not been adopted none of these periods apply — the lease and the common law govern instead. No statute sets a rent-increase notice period.
Source
KRS §§ 383.500, 383.695, 383.615, 383.660(2) — last checked 2026-09-15.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
Seayora computes the deadline this rule sets from the tenancy’s own dates, shows it on the lease and the deposit statement, and reminds the landlord before it falls due — so the answer above is not reference material sitting beside the product, it is the rule the product enforces.
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