Kentucky Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Kentucky?
If a term of a year or more ends on a set day and the tenant holds over without a contract, the tenant gains no right to stay. The landlord can recover possession without demand or notice by filing within 90 days.
Verified Source: KRS 383.160(2) · last checked 2026-10-23
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