Kansas Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Kansas landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Kansas Statutes 58-2540). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Security Deposit Laws
1 month's rent
30 days
No statutory requirement
The rule: Max 1 month's rent unfurnished or 1.5 months furnished, plus up to half a month more if pets are allowed. The landlord must return the deposit, with a written itemization of any deductions, within 14 days after determining the deductions and never later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant asks for it. Wrongful withholding can cost 1.5 times the amount withheld on top of the deposit (K.S.A. 58-2550).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Reviewed · K.S.A. 58-2550
Eviction Notice Requirements
3 days notice
14 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to Vacate
30 days notice
No notice required if lease ends
Late Rent Fees
No statutory requirement
No limit
Additional Regulations
No statewide rent control
Reasonable notice
When to use Kansas document templates
Use LeaseCraft templates when you need PDF and editable DOCX lease and notice forms built for Kansas landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.
Common mistakes in Kansas
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (30 days)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
In Kansas the security deposit limit is 1 month's rent. The return deadline is 30 days. Max 1 month's rent unfurnished or 1.5 months furnished, plus up to half a month more if pets are allowed. The landlord must return the deposit, with a written itemization of any deductions, within 14 days after determining the deductions and never later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant asks for it. Wrongful withholding can cost 1.5 times the amount withheld on top of the deposit (K.S.A. 58-2550).
Confirm current rules in Kansas Statutes 58-2540.
Disclaimer: Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Kansas sources before relying on this information. Last reviewed: 2026-06-18.