Landlord-tenant law

Kansas Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Kansas.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
1 month's rent (unfurnished); 1.5 months' rent (furnished)
Kan. Stat. § 58-2550
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Deposit Return Deadline
30 days
Kan. Stat. § 58-2550(b)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
10-day notice to pay or quit
Kan. Stat. § 58-2507
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
Kan. Stat. § 58-2570
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Kansas specific notes

Kansas's Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies. Additional pet deposit is allowed (typically 0.5 months' rent). Wichita and Kansas City, KS do not have materially stricter local ordinances.

FAQ

Common Kansas landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Kansas?+
1 month's rent (unfurnished); 1.5 months' rent (furnished). Governed by Kan. Stat. § 58-2550. Deposit must be returned within 30 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Kansas for non-payment of rent?+
10-day notice to pay or quit. Per Kan. Stat. § 58-2507. This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Kansas?+
30 days. Per Kan. Stat. § 58-2570. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Kansas?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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