Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.130
Tenancy under contract to labor forfeited by breach
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383.130 Tenancy under contract to labor forfeited by breach. When a tenant enters or holds premises by virtue of a contract in which it is stipulated that he is to labor for his landlord, and he fails to begin to labor, or if, having begun, without good cause fails to comply with his contract, his right to the premises shall at once cease, and he shall abandon them without demand or notice.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 383.130 addresses a specific type of tenancy in which a tenant's right to occupy property is tied to a labor agreement with the landlord. Under this provision, if the tenant never begins the agreed-upon work, or starts but then stops without good cause, the tenancy is treated as immediately forfeited. No formal demand or notice from the landlord is required before the tenant's right to remain on the premises ends.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.130, operators who structure occupancy arrangements around labor contracts should be aware that a tenant's failure to perform—either by never starting or by stopping without good cause—automatically terminates that tenant's right to the premises. Compliant operators typically document the labor obligations clearly in the written contract and keep records of whether and when work commenced or ceased. Because no formal demand or notice is required under this provision, landlords generally maintain contemporaneous records of any breach to support their position if a dispute arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.130 governs situations where a tenant's right to occupy property is conditioned on performing labor for the landlord. Tenants in such arrangements should understand that a failure to perform—unless there is "good cause"—can result in an immediate loss of the right to occupy, with no notice required. Tenants who believe their non-performance was justified by good cause, or who dispute whether a breach occurred, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Kentucky landlord-tenant law to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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