
Tenants are not legally forbidden from changing locks, although it is discouraged. Landlords, on the other hand, are explicitly prohibited from changing locks without permission, for any reason whatsoever. Changing locks without permission is called a “lockout” and is a serious offense and can incur penalties.
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The information for this answer was found on our Kentucky Landlord Tenant Rights answers.