Articles — evictions

The only thing that stays the same is that everything changes. We've had more changes this week. But with new obstacles come new solutions. Check out the video to find out more or keep reading below. Court Closures Extended On Tuesday the Kentucky Supreme Court announced that it was extending the statewide court closures through May 31. In addition, no eviction filings will be accepted for 30 days after that. So we’re looking at July 1 at the earliest to file evictions. Notices to Pay or Vacate Discouraged I’m being told that the Governor’s office considers the delivery of Notices...

Hey gang. I wanted to give another update now that we have a better view of what happened with rent in April and we know where things stand with evictions. Here's a quick video on the topic, or you can read on for more information.  According to the most recent numbers from the National Multifamily Housing Center, just under 70% of tenants paid their rent for the month of April. That is about a 12-13% decrease from March of this year and April of last year. What those numbers don’t detail is what portion of the rent the tenant paid,...

The legal landscape is changing at a fast and furious pace due to COVID-19. Here's where things stand with evictions as of April 3, 2020. BACKGROUND On March 25, 2020, the Governor suspended all evictions throughout the state until he lifts the state of emergency. Earlier this week, the Kentucky Supreme Court closed the courts to non-emergency hearings, including evictions, until May 1. It further declared that the courts will not accept eviction filings until 30 days after the courts open again – which would be June 1. One of my privileges as an attorney is to sit on the...

So here we are at the end of March. Rent and mortgage payments will come due in a couple of days. According to the most recent polling, one-third (1/3) of Americans have lost their jobs or been laid off and one-half report that they’ve had either a pay cut or reduced hours. So, we’re looking at over 70% of the population that has less income than usual, some of which may have ZERO income. Here's a video with my thoughts on things to consider as you try to work with tenants, as well as an update on court closures. COURT...

Here's a quick video on three things that landlords and property managers should know about Governor Beshear's latest Executive Order, which you can read in its entirety here.  BUSINESS CLOSINGS All businesses that are not considered “Life Sustaining” must cease operations effective at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, except as needed to conduct Minimum Basic Operations. As of now, it is my position that Property Management companies falls within the definition of a Life Sustaining Business. The language of the order defines a Life Sustaining Business to include those that “provide construction or maintenance of residential . . ....