Eviction Process In Kentucky

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hi, i live in the state of Kentucky, my fiance owns our home we live in, a year ago a former employee of his became homeless, so we offered a room in our home for him and his two children, But this situation is no longer functional, and we have asked him to move out, we have asked him to pay a specified amount of money a month and he has not nor has he paid us anything the entire year he has been living here. we are not sure how to handle this situation
Hi Chelsea,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To provide the best advice, could you clarify if you gave your former employee any written notice to move out?
This helps determine the next steps under Kentucky law.
yes we have sent him a text message stating that we can no longer allow him to live in our home, and that he needs to be out by the time his children go on their break at school, public school fall break or winter break. so either october 2nd or december 24th i believe are the dates.
Thank you for clarifying, Chelsea. Here’s some general information on how to handle this situation in Kentucky:
- **Written Notice:** In Kentucky, it’s advisable to provide a written notice to vacate. Text messages may not be sufficient.
- **Notice Period:** Typically, a *-day notice is required for month-to-month tenants.
- **Legal Action:** If the individual does not leave by the specified date, you may need to file for an eviction through your local district court.
Do you need information on how to proceed with an eviction?
yes
Hi Chelsea,
Here's how to proceed with an eviction in Kentucky:
- **File a Complaint:** You need to file a complaint with your local district court.
- **Serve Notice:** Ensure the occupant is served with the eviction notice.
- **Court Hearing:** Attend the court hearing. The judge will decide based on the evidence.
Would you like details on your nearest district court?
no thank you. i appreiciate that. he has, on * seperate occasions, became verbally abusive and angry, arguing with me or my fiancé, its very distressing because the children (his and ours) will be in the home while he is yelling and cussing, and also because he is over * foot tall and about * pounds. and i am * pound and * foot. im afraid of going the legal route and how he may react
Chelsea, I'm sorry to hear about your distressing situation. Here are some steps you might consider:
- **Safety First:** Ensure you and your children are safe. Contact local law enforcement if you feel threatened.
- **Protective Orders:** You may apply for an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) if you feel threatened.
- **Legal Aid:** Contact local legal aid services for assistance.
Would you like information on obtaining a protective order?
can i call the police over someone being angry and yelling or cussing me?
Hi Chelsea,
You can call the police if someone is being verbally abusive, especially if you feel threatened or unsafe. Here are some steps:
- **Immediate Threat:** If you feel in immediate danger, call *.
- **Report:** You can report verbal abuse to the non-emergency police line.
Would you like more details on protective orders?
thank you. and no thats okay thank you so much?
You're welcome, Chelsea. If you need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Stay safe!