Kansas Late Fee Law
No Kansas statute caps residential late fees or requires a grace period; the lease sets both.
Last verified: · Researched and cited by MakeLease · not yet attorney-reviewed
Kansas late fee law at a glance
| Late-fee cap | No state capK.S.A. 58-2545(a) |
|---|---|
| Grace period | No state grace periodK.S.A. 58-2545(c) |
| Notice before filing for unpaid rent | 3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or quit)K.S.A. 58-2564(b) |
What Kansas law says
Is there a limit on late fees in Kansas?
Kansas sets no statutory cap on residential late fees; any late charge must be in the rental agreement (K.S.A. 58-2545(a), silent on late fees).
Does Kansas require a grace period before a late fee?
Kansas law sets no grace period before a late fee may be charged; rent is due when the agreement says (K.S.A. 58-2545(c)).
How much notice must a Kansas landlord give for unpaid rent?
If rent is unpaid, serve a written 3-day notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate, counted as three consecutive 24-hour periods from delivery or posting, plus two extra days if mailed (K.S.A. 58-2564(b)).
How Kansas compares
31 of 51 verified jurisdictions set no statutory cap. 14 require a grace period.
Missouri and Nebraska follow the same rule as Kansas; 2 of its 4 neighbors differ.
Other Kansas rules
| Security deposit limit | 1 month's rent (with exceptions)K.S.A. 58-2550(a) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days after move-outK.S.A. 58-2550(b) |
| Entry notice | 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) |
| Rent-increase notice | No state ruleK.S.A. 58-2545(a), K.S.A. 58-2570(b), K.S.A. 58-2572 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (either side)K.S.A. 58-2570(a)-(b), K.S.A. 58-2545(d) |