A Kentucky month-to-month rental agreement is a flexible legal contract between a landlord and tenant that allows the tenant to rent a property without committing to a fixed lease term. The agreement has no end date, which means that it can be terminated at any time by either the landlord or tenant with 30 days’ notice.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
- Minimum Termination Period: Either party must provide a 30-day notice to terminate the lease [1] .
- Rent Increase: Landlords can adjust rent or lease terms with a recommended 30-day notice, even though no specific statute mandates this.
Required Lease Disclosures
- Move-in Inspection Form
- Security Deposit Notice
- Identification
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Our Kentucky lease agreement page has more information on the required disclosures and associated laws.
Kentucky Month-to-Month Eviction
In Kentucky, ending a month-to-month lease agreement requires the landlord to give a 30-day notice. This notice period applies for general lease termination and covers all calendar days, including weekends and holidays. For evictions due to non-payment of rent, landlords must provide a 7-day notice, allowing tenants a short window to settle overdue rent or face eviction proceedings.
Both notices aim to ensure that landlords and tenants understand the timeline for lease termination and eviction for month-to-month rentals.
The Kentucky Eviction Process details the steps for evicting a tenant.
