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Kentucky Death of a tenant

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in Kentucky?

A search of the full text of KRS ch. 383 found no provision on what happens to a lease when a tenant dies. The only death provisions cover a landlord's estate collecting unpaid rent.

Verified Source: KRS ch. 383 (full-text search) · last checked 2026-10-23

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