Kansas Landlord Entry Notice Law
Kansas sets no fixed number of hours; the statute requires reasonable notice and entry at reasonable hours to inspect, repair, supply services or show the unit; no notice needed for an extreme hazard threatening loss of life or severe property damage; access may not be abused or used to harass.
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Kansas landlord entry notice rules at a glance
| Notice before entry | Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable hours to inspect, repair, supply services or show the unit; no notice needed for an extreme hazard threatening loss of life or severe property damage; access may not be abused or used to harassK.S.A. 58-2557, K.S.A. 58-2571(b) |
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What Kansas law says
How much notice must a Kansas landlord give before entering a rental?
Kansas landlords may enter at reasonable hours after giving reasonable notice, with no fixed number of hours, and may enter without consent only for an extreme hazard involving possible loss of life or severe property damage (K.S.A. 58-2557).
How Kansas compares
28 of 51 verified jurisdictions set a fixed number of hours.
None of Kansas's 4 neighbors follows the same rule.
Other Kansas rules
| Security deposit limit | 1 month's rent (with exceptions)K.S.A. 58-2550(a) |
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| Deposit return deadline | 30 days after move-outK.S.A. 58-2550(b) |
| Late-fee cap | No state capK.S.A. 58-2545(a) |
| Rent-increase notice | No state ruleK.S.A. 58-2545(a), K.S.A. 58-2570(b), K.S.A. 58-2572 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or quit)K.S.A. 58-2564(b) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (either side)K.S.A. 58-2570(a)-(b), K.S.A. 58-2545(d) |