A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In Kentucky, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent, demanding payment by a specific deadline or requiring the tenant to vacate the property. Under Kentucky law, landlords must provide tenants with a notice of at least seven days to pay the rent or vacate before they can initiate eviction proceedings. This notice must be in writing and should clearly state the amount of rent due and the date by which it must be paid. If the tenant fails to pay the overdue rent or vacate the premises within the given time frame, the landlord may then file an eviction lawsuit, also known as a forcible detainer action, in the appropriate district court. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand that the eviction process is governed by state statutes and that any steps taken must comply with Kentucky's landlord-tenant laws.