Kansas Landlord-Tenant Laws: Key Rental Rules (2026)
Security deposits, notice periods, landlord entry, and other key rental rules in Kansas, each linked to the state law it comes from.
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This page summarizes the main landlord-tenant rules in Kansas. Each rule in the table below links to the law it comes from.
Key rules at a glance
| Rule | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Where these laws apply | The Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573) sets no county, city or population limit on where it applies. Unless created to avoid the Act, it does not govern residence at an institution incidental to detention or medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious or similar services; occupancy by a buyer under a contract of sale; occupancy by a member of a fraternal or social organization; transient occupancy in a hotel, motel or rooming house; occupancy by a landlord's employee whose right to occupy depends on employment in and about the premises; occupancy by a condominium unit owner or a cooperative's proprietary-lease holder; or premises used primarily for agricultural purposes. K.S.A. 58-2541 |
| Security deposit limit | One month's rent for an unfurnished unit; 1½ months' rent if the tenant uses the landlord's furniture. If pets are allowed, an additional deposit of up to ½ of one month's rent. A federally subsidized municipal housing authority that sets rent solely by the tenant's income may use its own deposit schedule based on bedroom size. K.S.A. 58-2550(a) |
| Where deposits are held | No escrow, separate-account or bank requirement in the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573). K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 (no provision) |
| Returning the deposit | If the landlord keeps any part for expenses, damages or other allowable charges other than rent, the balance is due within 14 days after those amounts are determined, and no later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant demands it. If the tenant makes no demand within 30 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord must mail the amount due to the tenant's last known address. A landlord who does not comply owes the amount due plus damages of 1½ times the amount wrongfully withheld. K.S.A. 58-2550(b), (c) |
| Deposit deductions | When the tenancy ends, the deposit may be applied to accrued rent and to damages from the tenant's failure to meet the tenant's duties under K.S.A. 58-2555 and the rental agreement, itemized in a written notice to the tenant. Unless the rental agreement allows it, the tenant may not use the deposit as the last month's rent or in place of rent. K.S.A. 58-2550(b), (d) |
| Interest on deposits | Not required by the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573). K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 (no provision) |
| Landlord entry notice | Reasonable notice, and entry only at reasonable hours, to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or show the unit to prospective or actual buyers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors. The landlord may enter without the tenant's consent in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage. The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. K.S.A. 58-2557 |
| Notice to end a month-to-month lease | Either side may end a month-to-month tenancy by written notice that it ends on a periodic rent-paying date at least 30 days after the notice is received. A tenant in the U.S. military whose orders require it needs to give no more than 15 days' written notice. A week-to-week tenancy ends on at least seven days' written notice. Unless the rental agreement fixes a definite term, the tenancy is week-to-week for a roomer who pays weekly rent and month-to-month in all other cases. K.S.A. 58-2570(a), (b), 58-2545(d) |
| Rent-increase notice | No notice period in the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573). A landlord may not retaliate by raising rent after the tenant complains to a building or housing code agency about a violation materially affecting health and safety, complains to the landlord about a violation of the landlord's duties, or organizes or joins a tenants' union or similar organization. An increase is still allowed if it does not conflict with a lease in effect and is made in good faith to cover costs from acts of God, utility rate increases, property tax increases or other increases in operating costs. K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 (no provision); K.S.A. 58-2572(a), (c) |
| Late fees | No limit or grace period in the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573). K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 (no provision) |
| Notice for unpaid rent | If rent is unpaid when due, the landlord may end the rental agreement if the tenant does not pay within three days after a written notice of nonpayment stating that the agreement will end if rent is not paid in that time. The three days are three consecutive 24-hour periods; two more days are allowed when the notice is mailed. K.S.A. 58-2564(b) |
| Rent control | Not allowed. No county, municipality, township or other political subdivision may enact, maintain or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would control the rent charged for privately owned residential or commercial property; this does not impair its right to manage and control property in which it has an ownership interest. K.S.A. 12-16,120(a), (b) |
| Required landlord disclosures | In writing, at or before the start of the tenancy: the name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises and of an owner or a person authorized to act for the owner for service of process and for receiving notices and demands; this information must be kept current. Within five days of the start of occupancy or on delivery of possession, the landlord and tenant must jointly inventory the premises in a written record of the condition of the premises and any furnishings or appliances, signed by both; the tenant gets a copy. K.S.A. 58-2551(a), (b), 58-2548 Federal law: For housing built before 1978 (with limited exceptions): before the tenant is bound by the lease, the landlord must give the EPA lead-hazard pamphlet and disclose any known lead-based paint or hazards and any available reports. 42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR 745.107 |
| Fair housing protected classes | Race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin and ancestry. Ancestry appears in Kansas's law but not in the federal list. K.S.A. 44-1016(a); 42 U.S.C. § 3604 |
What this means for renters
Before you sign, compare the lease's deposit amount, rent due date, and late-fee terms with the rules above. At move-in, record the unit's condition with dated photos. When you move out, give the written notice your lease and the rules above call for, leave a forwarding address, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
What this means for landlords who manage their own rental
List the unit with its rent, deposit, and lease terms. Screen every applicant by the same written criteria, within fair-housing law. Collect the deposit and give notices following the rules above, and keep records of the unit's condition at move-in and move-out.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Kansas?
One month's rent for an unfurnished unit; 1½ months' rent if the tenant uses the landlord's furniture. If pets are allowed, an additional deposit of up to ½ of one month's rent. A federally subsidized municipal housing authority that sets rent solely by the tenant's income may use its own deposit schedule based on bedroom size. See the source in the table above.
How long does a Kansas landlord have to return a security deposit?
If the landlord keeps any part for expenses, damages or other allowable charges other than rent, the balance is due within 14 days after those amounts are determined, and no later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant demands it. If the tenant makes no demand within 30 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord must mail the amount due to the tenant's last known address. A landlord who does not comply owes the amount due plus damages of 1½ times the amount wrongfully withheld. See the source in the table above.
How much notice must a Kansas landlord give before entering?
Reasonable notice, and entry only at reasonable hours, to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or show the unit to prospective or actual buyers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors. The landlord may enter without the tenant's consent in an extreme hazard involving potential loss of life or severe property damage. The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. See the source in the table above.
How much notice ends a month-to-month lease in Kansas?
Either side may end a month-to-month tenancy by written notice that it ends on a periodic rent-paying date at least 30 days after the notice is received. A tenant in the U.S. military whose orders require it needs to give no more than 15 days' written notice. A week-to-week tenancy ends on at least seven days' written notice. Unless the rental agreement fixes a definite term, the tenancy is week-to-week for a roomer who pays weekly rent and month-to-month in all other cases. See the source in the table above.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Kansas?
No notice period in the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573). A landlord may not retaliate by raising rent after the tenant complains to a building or housing code agency about a violation materially affecting health and safety, complains to the landlord about a violation of the landlord's duties, or organizes or joins a tenants' union or similar organization. An increase is still allowed if it does not conflict with a lease in effect and is made in good faith to cover costs from acts of God, utility rate increases, property tax increases or other increases in operating costs. See the source in the table above.
How much can a Kansas landlord charge for late rent?
No limit or grace period in the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573). See the source in the table above.
How much notice must a Kansas landlord give when rent is unpaid?
If rent is unpaid when due, the landlord may end the rental agreement if the tenant does not pay within three days after a written notice of nonpayment stating that the agreement will end if rent is not paid in that time. The three days are three consecutive 24-hour periods; two more days are allowed when the notice is mailed. See the source in the table above.
Does Kansas have rent control?
Not allowed. No county, municipality, township or other political subdivision may enact, maintain or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would control the rent charged for privately owned residential or commercial property; this does not impair its right to manage and control property in which it has an ownership interest. See the source in the table above.
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