Kentucky Eviction Process
Court: District Court in the county where property is located
25
Min. days
(uncontested)
(uncontested)
45
Typical days
270
Worst case
(contested)
(contested)
Yes
Self-rep OK?
Notice Types
7-Day
7-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Tenant has 7 days to pay full amount owed.
14-Day
14-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
For material non-compliance with lease.
30-Day
30-Day Notice to Terminate
Month-to-month termination.
Step-by-Step Process
1
Serve written notice
Personal delivery or mail. Keep proof.
2
Wait for notice period +7 days
7 days nonpayment, 14 days violation.
3
File forcible detainer complaint +1 days
File at District Court. Hearing set within 7-14 days.
4
Warning order or summons served +5 days
Court officer serves tenant.
5
District Court hearing +7 days
Both parties appear. Kentucky courts are generally fast for uncontested cases.
6
Judgment and writ of possession +1 days
Writ issued. Sheriff enforces.
7
Sheriff executes +7 days
Sheriff posts notice and executes writ.
Key Warnings
- Kentucky's URLTA applies in Louisville and Lexington but not statewide — check local applicability.
- Self-help eviction is illegal in Kentucky.
- Louisville has additional tenant protections.
Court & Filing Details
| Court | District Court in the county where property is located |
|---|---|
| Filing Fee | $23–$75 depending on county |
| Statute | Kentucky Revised Statutes §§383.500 et seq. (URLTA); KRS §383.200 (forcible detainer) |
| Find the Court | District Court in the county where property is located |
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