If a tenant for life lets the land to another for the year and dies after March 1, the lessee shall hold the land until December 31 following, but shall pay a reasonable rent from the death of the tenant for life.
KRS § 383.190, under RENTAL OF PROPERTY -- FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER -- UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT.
KRS § 383.190
If a tenant for life lets the land to another for the year and dies after March 1, the lessee shall hold the land until December 31 following, but shall pay a reasonable rent from the death of the tenant for life.