Kansas Landlord-Tenant Laws
Kansas limits security deposits to one month's rent for an unfurnished unit (1.5 months if furnished, plus up to an extra 0.5 month for pets). Deposits must be returned within 30 days; entry requires reasonable notice at reasonable hours (no fixed hours set by statute); month-to-month tenancies end on 30 days' written notice.
Key Kansas rental rules at a glance
Kansas rental law — common questions
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Kansas?
1 month rent (unfurnished); 1.5 months furnished, plus up to 0.5 month for pets. This is a general summary of Kan. Stat. Ann. 58-2550 (deposits); 58-2557 (entry); 58-2570 (termination); verify the current statute or consult a Kansas attorney, as rules change and local ordinances may add requirements.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Kansas?
30 days (14 days after deductions are determined) after the tenant moves out, per Kan. Stat. Ann. 58-2550 (deposits); 58-2557 (entry); 58-2570 (termination) (general summary — confirm the current deadline).
How much notice must a Kansas landlord give before entering?
Reasonable notice (no fixed hours set by statute; 24 hours common). Always check the lease and the current statute; this is informational only, not legal advice.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Kansas?
30 days. Notice rules vary by situation — verify the current Kansas statute or consult an attorney.
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