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Rule 12 Forcible detainer/ eviction actions

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated3rd Judicial District - Christian District Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
3rd Judicial District - Christian District Court
KY RCCDC Rule 12
Rule 12 Forcible detainer/ eviction actions
12.01. Court Calendar. Forcible detainer/eviction actions will be heard every Monday at 8:30 a.m. The Clerk shall schedule dales for individual cases with adequate time for sufficient legal notice to be delivered to a tenant before hearing date.
12.02. Required Signature. If the properly is owned by an individual, a Forcible Detainer Complaint must be signed by the property owner or by an attorney who is representing them.
12.03. Attorney Required for Corporation or LLC. If the property is owned by a corporation or limited liability company, an attorney must sign the Forcible Detainer Complaint and appear in court on the date of the hearing. A representative of a corporation cannot appear in court on the corporation's behalf without an attorney present.
12.04. Proof of written notice to vacate. Proof of a written notice to terminate the tenancy is required and must be made 30 days before the hearing. Said 30-day notice may be waived if agreed to in writing, in which case proof of said waiver must be shown to the Court at the time of the hearing. No forcible detainer complaint shall be filed until the appropriate notice period has lapsed.
12.05. Request for Jury Trial A request for a jury trial must be made before the Court hears any evidence of the parties.
12.06. Warrant for Possession. If no appeal is taken within seven (7) days of the entry of the Forcible Detainer Judgment, the Plaintiff (landlord) may request an Eviction Notice--Warrant for Possession from the Clerk's Office.

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HISTORY: Adopted eff. 1-21-20
Christian District Court Rule 12, KY R CHRISTIAN DIST CT Rule 12
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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