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

Security deposit may not exceed one month's rent for an unfurnished unit, or one and one-half months' rent if furnished. (Kan. Stat. § 58-2550) The deposit must be accounted for within 30 days after the tenancy ends (Kan. Stat. § 58-2550).

Is there a limit on late fees in Kansas?

Kansas sets no statutory late-fee cap; the fee must be stated in the lease.

How much notice must a landlord give before entering a rental in Kansas?

Kansas requires reasonable notice before entry rather than a fixed number of hours. That agreed period is 24 hours.

How do you end a month-to-month tenancy in Kansas?

Either party must give at least 30 days' written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. (Kan. Stat. § 58-2570)

What happens if a tenant does not pay rent in Kansas?

Tenant has 3 days to pay rent or vacate before the landlord may file for possession. (Kan. Stat. § 58-2564) The case is filed as a forcible detainer in District Court. A landlord may never change the locks or remove a tenant's belongings without a court order.

Does a residential lease have to be in writing in Kansas?

A written lease is not always legally required, but it is what makes the terms enforceable and provable. Kansas tenancies are governed by the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and a written lease is the practical way to document rent, deposits, and each party's obligations. Landy builds a lease specific to Kansas with the statutory citations printed in it.

Kansas Residential Lease Agreement

A lease that works in the State of Kansas has to respect the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: a security deposit capped at one month's rent, accounted for within 30 days of move-out, and no statutory ceiling on late fees. Below is every number that governs a Kansas tenancy, with the statute it comes from.

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Kansas rental law at a glance

Each row is the rule Landy applies when it builds a Kansas lease. The citation is printed in the finished document too, so a tenant can check it.

Kansas landlord-tenant rules with statutory citations
Rule	Kansas	Citation
Security deposit limit	one month's rentSecurity deposit may not exceed one month's rent for an unfurnished unit, or one and one-half months' rent if furnished.	Kan. Stat. § 58-2550
Deposit return deadline	30 daysLandlord must return the deposit within 30 days after determining the amount owed, and no later than 30 days after termination.	Kan. Stat. § 58-2550
Interest on deposits	Not requiredKansas does not require interest on security deposits.	Kan. Stat. § 58-2550
Late fee limit	No statutory limitKansas sets no statutory late-fee cap; the fee must be stated in the lease.	No statute on point
Grace period before rent is late	No statutory grace periodKansas sets no statutory grace period for rent.	No statute on point
Notice to pay or quit	3 daysTenant has 3 days to pay rent or vacate before the landlord may file for possession.	Kan. Stat. § 58-2564
Time to cure a lease violation	14 daysTenant generally has 14 days to remedy a curable lease violation, with termination 30 days after notice if not cured.	Kan. Stat. § 58-2564
Ending a month-to-month tenancy	30 days' noticeEither party must give at least 30 days' written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.	Kan. Stat. § 58-2570
Notice before landlord entry	No statute — Landy's lease sets 24 hours by agreementKansas requires reasonable notice before entry rather than a fixed number of hours.	Kan. Stat. § 58-2557

Disclosures a Kansas lease must carry

Missing a required disclosure is the most common way an otherwise fine lease creates a problem. Landy adds these automatically, plus any that apply only to your specific property.

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling, provide any available records and reports to the tenant, and give the tenant the EPA-approved pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home." Tenant acknowledges receipt of this information by signing below.
42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 24 C.F.R. Part 35; 40 C.F.R. Part 745 · applies to housing built before 1978

If things go wrong in Kansas

Where eviction is filed

District Court, as a forcible detainer.

Governing law

Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, cited from the Kansas Statutes Annotated.

Never self-help

Changing locks, removing belongings, or shutting off utilities to force a tenant out is unlawful. A court order is the only route.

Kansas lease questions, answered

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Kansas?: Security deposit may not exceed one month's rent for an unfurnished unit, or one and one-half months' rent if furnished. (Kan. Stat. § 58-2550) The deposit must be accounted for within 30 days after the tenancy ends (Kan. Stat. § 58-2550).
Is there a limit on late fees in Kansas?: Kansas sets no statutory late-fee cap; the fee must be stated in the lease.
How much notice must a landlord give before entering a rental in Kansas?: Kansas requires reasonable notice before entry rather than a fixed number of hours. That agreed period is 24 hours.
How do you end a month-to-month tenancy in Kansas?: Either party must give at least 30 days' written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. (Kan. Stat. § 58-2570)
What happens if a tenant does not pay rent in Kansas?: Tenant has 3 days to pay rent or vacate before the landlord may file for possession. (Kan. Stat. § 58-2564) The case is filed as a forcible detainer in District Court. A landlord may never change the locks or remove a tenant's belongings without a court order.
Does a residential lease have to be in writing in Kansas?: A written lease is not always legally required, but it is what makes the terms enforceable and provable. Kansas tenancies are governed by the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and a written lease is the practical way to document rent, deposits, and each party's obligations. Landy builds a lease specific to Kansas with the statutory citations printed in it.

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This page summarizes Kansas law for general information and is not legal advice. Landy is a self-help document service, not a law firm. Cities and counties may impose additional requirements, and statutes change. Have a licensed Kansas attorney review your lease before you rely on it.