If a vendor or tenant of land commits any waste thereon, after he has sold his interest in it, but while he remains in possession, he shall be liable to the party injured for damages.
KRS § 381.380, under TITLE TO PROPERTY AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE, OWNERSHIP, AND ALIENATION.
KRS § 381.380
If a vendor or tenant of land commits any waste thereon, after he has sold his interest in it, but while he remains in possession, he shall be liable to the party injured for damages.