Kentucky Just-cause eviction
Does a landlord need just cause to evict in Kentucky?
The state landlord-tenant statute (KRS ch. 383 (rental of property; forcible entry and detainer; URLTA), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-16) has no provision on a general just-cause (good-cause) requirement for ending a tenancy. Local ordinances or other state or federal laws may still apply.
Verified Source: KRS ch. 383 (rental of property; forcible entry and detainer; URLTA) · last checked 2026-10-23
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