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    Kansas Residential Lease Agreement

    Kansas caps most security deposits at 1 month's rent (2 exceptions apply), and requires its return within 30 days after move-out.

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    Kansas lease rules at a glance

    Key Kansas rules for a residential lease, with the statute behind each
    RuleWhat the law says
    Security deposit cap1 month's rent (with exceptions)K.S.A. 58-2550(a)
    Deposit return deadline30 days after move-outK.S.A. 58-2550(b)
    Late feesNo state cap · grace period: no state grace periodK.S.A. 58-2545(a), K.S.A. 58-2545(c)
    Landlord entry noticeReasonable 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)
    Ending a month-to-month lease30 days (either side)K.S.A. 58-2570(a)-(b), K.S.A. 58-2545(d)
    Rent increase noticeNo state ruleK.S.A. 58-2545(a), K.S.A. 58-2570(b), K.S.A. 58-2572
    Rent controlNone; cities barred from adopting itK.S.A. 12-16,120
    Eviction notice for unpaid rent3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or quit)K.S.A. 58-2564(b)

    Kansas lease disclosures checklist

    At or before move-in, give the tenant in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for service of process and notices, and within five days of move-in complete and sign a joint written inventory of the unit's condition with the tenant (K.S.A. 58-2551, 58-2548). (K.S.A. 58-2551, K.S.A. 58-2548, 40 CFR 745.107)

    • Lead-based paint disclosure, lead warning statement and EPA pamphlet — Housing built before 1978 (unless exempt under 40 CFR 745.101)42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart F (§ 745.107)
    • Name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for service of process and notices — In writing at or before the start of the tenancy; keep currentK.S.A. 58-2551
    • Joint written move-in inventory of the premises and any furnishings or appliances, signed in duplicate with a copy to the tenant — Within 5 days of the initial occupancy date or delivery of possessionK.S.A. 58-2548

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    Before you sign in Kansas

    Deposit cap exceptions in Kansas
    One month's rent unfurnished; 1.5 months furnished; plus up to 0.5 month extra if pets are allowed K.S.A. 58-2550(a)
    • Furnished unit (tenant uses landlord's furniture): up to 1.5 months' rent
    • Pets allowed (additional pet deposit, on top of the base limit): up to 0.5 months' rent
    If a deposit is withheld wrongly
    A landlord who fails to return the deposit as required owes the amount due plus damages of 1.5 times the amount wrongfully withheld (K.S.A. 58-2550(c)). (K.S.A. 58-2550(c))
    Deductions from the deposit
    Deductions for unpaid rent and damages must be itemized in a written notice delivered to the tenant (K.S.A. 58-2550(b)). (K.S.A. 58-2550(b))
    Interest on the deposit
    Kansas law does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits (K.S.A. 58-2550, silent). (K.S.A. 58-2550 (silent on interest))
    Rent control and increases
    Kansas has no rent control, and state law bars cities, counties and other local governments from controlling rents on private property or demanding rent limits as a condition of building or zoning approvals (K.S.A. 12-16,120). (K.S.A. 12-16,120)

    No statewide rent control; no county, city, township or other political subdivision may enact, maintain or enforce an ordinance or resolution that controls the rent charged for privately owned residential or commercial property, or require rent limits as a condition of permits or zoning approvals; voluntary incentive agreements and government-owned property are excepted (K.S.A. 12-16,120).

    If rent goes unpaid
    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)). (K.S.A. 58-2564(b))

    Kansas lease FAQs

    How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Kansas?

    Landlords may collect no more than one month's rent as a deposit for an unfurnished unit or 1.5 months' rent for a furnished unit, plus up to half a month's rent more if pets are allowed (K.S.A. 58-2550(a)).

    How long does a Kansas landlord have to return a security deposit?

    Landlords who keep part of the deposit must return the balance with an itemized notice within 14 days after determining the deductions, and no later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, the tenant surrenders possession and demands the deposit; if the tenant makes no demand within 30 days, the landlord must mail the balance to the tenant's last known address (K.S.A. 58-2550(b)).

    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). 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 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 much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Kansas?

    Either side can end a Kansas month-to-month tenancy with written notice setting a rent-paying date at least 30 days after the notice is received (K.S.A. 58-2570(b)) (K.S.A. 58-2570(a)-(b)).

    What disclosures does a Kansas lease need?

    At or before move-in, give the tenant in writing the name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for service of process and notices, and within five days of move-in complete and sign a joint written inventory of the unit's condition with the tenant (K.S.A. 58-2551, 58-2548). The list covers Lead-based paint disclosure, lead warning statement and EPA pamphlet, Name and address of the manager and of the owner or agent for service of process and notices and Joint written move-in inventory of the premises and any furnishings or appliances, signed in duplicate with a copy to the tenant.

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