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Kansas Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Kansas.

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Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in Kansas

Sources last checked July 2026

Kansas ties its security deposit cap to how the unit is rented: one month's rent for an unfurnished home, one and one-half months' if furnished, plus up to half a month more if pets are allowed, under KSA § 58-2550. Nonpayment eviction requires only a 3-day notice to pay or vacate (plus 2 extra days if mailed), while curable lease violations get 14 days to fix before a 30-day termination takes effect. KSA § 12-16,120 preempts every Kansas city, county, and township from enacting rent control of any kind.

  • 3-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
  • 30-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
  • No rent control — no statutory cap on rent increases
  • 30-day advance written notice required for rent increases
  • Under KSA § 58-2550, Kansas landlords may not demand or receive a security deposit exceeding one month's periodic rent for an unfurnished dwelling unit.
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in Kansas?

Under KSA § 58-2550, Kansas landlords may not demand or receive a security deposit exceeding one month's periodic rent for an unfurnished dwelling unit. For furnished units, the cap is one and one-half months' rent. If the rental agreement permits the tenant to keep pets, an additional deposit of up to one-half of one month's rent is allowed. Landlords must return the security deposit within 14 days of determining the amount of any deductions for damages, but no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession. If the tenant does not demand return within 30 days, the landlord must mail any remaining balance to the tenant's last known address. Failure to comply entitles the tenant to recover the withheld amount plus damages equal to 1.5 times the amount wrongfully withheld.

KSA § 58-2550

Eviction Notice Requirements

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Kansas?

Under KSA § 58-2564, Kansas landlords must provide specific written notices before filing for eviction. For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must serve a written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate the rental agreement, giving the tenant 3 consecutive 24-hour days to pay or vacate (if mailed, an additional 2 days apply). For material lease violations or violations affecting health and safety, the landlord must deliver a written notice specifying the breach and giving the tenant 14 days to cure, with the rental agreement terminating 30 days after delivery if not remedied. For a repeated breach within the same lease term, the landlord may serve a 30-day notice of termination without a cure opportunity.

KSA § 58-2564

Rent Increase Notice Periods

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Kansas?

Under Kansas law (KSA § 58-2504 and KSA § 58-2570), landlords must provide at least 30 days' written notice before a rent increase takes effect on a month-to-month tenancy. Written notice is required — verbal notice is insufficient. For fixed-term leases, rent may not be increased during the lease term unless the lease explicitly permits it. Mobile home park landlords are subject to a longer 60-day notice requirement. There is no cap on the amount of a rent increase in Kansas.

KSA § 58-2570; KSA § 58-2504

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in Kansas?

Kansas does not have statewide rent control. Under KSA § 12-16,120, all political subdivisions of Kansas — including counties, municipalities, and townships — are expressly prohibited from enacting, maintaining, or enforcing any ordinance or resolution that would control the amount of rent charged for the lease or rental of private residential or commercial property. This preemption statute prevents any city or county, including Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, and Overland Park, from adopting rent control measures. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper advance notice. The prohibition does not apply to government-owned housing.

KSA § 12-16,120

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Kansas?

Under KSA § 58-2570, either the landlord or tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by providing written notice stating that the tenancy will terminate upon a periodic rent-paying date not less than 30 days after receipt of the notice. For week-to-week tenancies, at least 7 days' written notice prior to the termination date is required. Tenants on active military duty requiring relocation due to military orders may terminate with only 15 days' written notice. Fixed-term leases expire automatically at the end of the lease term. If a tenant stays past the termination date without a new agreement, the tenancy converts to month-to-month.

KSA § 58-2570

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