Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Kentucky

Does a tennant have the right to change the locks on a rental property without giving the landlord a key?


Asked on 9/18/11, 2:27 pm

2 Answer from Attorneys

Andrea Welker Welker Law Office

No, the landlord must be able to gain access in case of an emergency. With good reason. If as a tenant you change the locks, and the landlord can't get in if there's a water leak or something and damage occurs as a result, you would pay greatly.

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Answered on 9/22/11, 8:36 pm


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