KRS 383.615: Kentucky Landlord Access and Entry
Statute text last checked: October 23, 2026
This page summarizes KRS 383.615 for general information only. It is not legal advice, and FlagMyLease is not a law firm. Local ordinances and recent amendments may change what applies to you, so read the linked statute or talk to a licensed attorney or local legal aid office about your situation.
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Check your Kentucky lease →KRS 383.615 governs a landlord's access to a tenant's unit under Kentucky's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Where it applies (KRS 383.500)
- KRS 383.505 to 383.705 (Kentucky's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) apply where a city, county, or urban-county government has adopted them; KRS 383.500 says they must be adopted in their entirety and without amendment. Check whether your local government has adopted the Act.
The rules
- A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs or improvements, supply services, or show the unit to buyers, lenders, tenants, or contractors.
- The landlord may enter without consent in an emergency.
- Except in an emergency or where impracticable, the landlord must give at least two days' notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times.
- The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant.
- The landlord has no other right of access except by court order, as permitted by KRS 383.665 and 383.670(2), or if the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a Kentucky landlord give before entering?
Where the URLTA applies, at least two days' notice, except in an emergency or where impracticable, and only at reasonable times (KRS 383.615(3)).
Can a Kentucky landlord enter without permission?
In an emergency, yes. Otherwise access is limited to the purposes and notice in KRS 383.615.
Sources
- KRS 383.615 (official text)
- KRS 383.500 (official text)
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