Commercial lease agreements usually allow a landlord reasonable access rights—including the right to enter the leased premises to make necessary repairs or to renovate the property.

A commercial landlord may also enter the leased premises to prevent damage or harm to the property or its occupants due to a water leak, flood, fire, electrical outage, gas leak, burglary, robbery, or other emergency—or to allow a law enforcement officer to enter and ensure the safety of the property and its occupants.

A commercial lease will also usually give the landlord the right to enter and show the premises to prospective tenants—at least within some period of time before termination of the lease, if the landlord and tenant have not agreed to renew the lease or if the landlord or tenant has given notice of their intention not to renew the lease.

And in some circumstances a landlord’s right to enter the premises during the term of the lease may be implied—depending on the specific language in the commercial lease agreement and the nature of the tenant’s operations in the leased premises.

In Kentucky, commercial lease agreements typically grant landlords reasonable access rights to the leased premises. These rights allow landlords to enter for necessary repairs, renovations, or to address emergencies such as water leaks, fires, electrical outages, gas leaks, or situations requiring law enforcement intervention. The lease agreement often specifies the conditions under which the landlord may enter the property, which may include providing notice to the tenant. Additionally, landlords usually have the right to show the premises to potential new tenants towards the end of the lease term, especially if there is no agreement to renew the lease or if either party has indicated an intention not to renew. The extent of the landlord's right to enter the premises can also be implied by the lease's language and the nature of the tenant's business. It's important to note that while these rights are common, the specific terms of entry must be outlined in the lease agreement and should comply with Kentucky state statutes and federal law.