Property Management

Under the Kentucky Landlord Tenant Act, a landlord who enters a rental unit without proper notice (except in emergencies) may be liable for:

ACriminal trespass charges only
BTenant's actual damages and the right to terminate the lease✓ Correct
CA fine payable to KREC
DMandatory rent reduction for the month of the unauthorized entry

Explanation

Under Kentucky landlord-tenant law, a landlord who violates the tenant's right of quiet enjoyment through unauthorized entry may be liable for the tenant's actual damages and the tenant may have grounds to terminate the lease. Kentucky requires reasonable advance notice (typically 24 hours) for non-emergency entry.

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