Laws by state / Kansas

Kansas landlord and tenant rules

The figures that decide most disputes between Kansas landlords and tenants, each with a calculator and the statute behind it.

Verified against the statutes 2026-10-22By RentByState Research

Rule	Kansas	Statute	Tool
Maximum security deposit	1 month's rent for an unfurnished unit; 1.5 months' rent if the landlord furnishes furniture; plus up to an additional half month's rent if pets are allowed	K.S.A. § 58-2550	Deposit rules
Deposit return deadline	Within 14 days after the landlord determines the deductions, and in no event more than 30 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession and demand by the tenant; if the tenant makes no demand within 30 days, the landlord must mail the balance to the tenant's last known address, with a written itemization of any deductions	K.S.A. § 58-2550	Deposit rules
Interest on the deposit	Not required	K.S.A. § 58-2550
Maximum late fee	No statutory cap	No statute located (K.S.A. § 58-2545 governs rental-agreement terms)	Late fee calculator
Landlord notice, month-to-month	30 days	K.S.A. § 58-2570(b); § 58-2564(b); § 58-2564(a)	Notice calculator
Tenant notice, month-to-month	30 days	K.S.A. § 58-2570(b); § 58-2564(b); § 58-2564(a)	Notice calculator
Rent increase notice	No statute	K.S.A. § 58-2570(b); § 58-2564(b); § 58-2564(a)	Notice calculator
Pay-or-quit notice	3 days	K.S.A. § 58-2570(b); § 58-2564(b); § 58-2564(a)	Notice calculator
Rent increase cap	None statewide

Security deposits in Kansas

Kansas limits security deposits to 1 month's rent for an unfurnished unit; 1.5 months' rent if the landlord furnishes furniture; plus up to an additional half month's rent if pets are allowed. The deposit must be returned within 14 days after the landlord determines the deductions, and in no event more than 30 days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession and demand by the tenant; if the tenant makes no demand within 30 days, the landlord must mail the balance to the tenant's last known address, with a written itemization of any deductions. No interest is owed on the deposit under state law. Furnished units may carry a 1.5-month deposit (capMonths shows the integer general case of 1). Wrongful withholding: tenant recovers the amount due plus damages of 1.5 times the amount wrongfully withheld. Tenant may not apply the deposit to the last month's rent. No interest requirement. Section last amended 1997. Full deposit rules and move-out checklist.

Late fees in Kansas

Kansas sets no statutory cap on late fees. The amount is whatever the lease says, subject to the general rule that it must not be an unconscionable penalty. There is no statutory grace period, so the lease controls when the fee starts. Calculate the maximum fee.

Notice periods in Kansas

A Kansas landlord must give 30 days’ written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and the tenant must give the same. There is no separate statutory notice period for rent increases; the month-to-month termination notice is the practical minimum. For nonpayment, the landlord must serve a 3-day notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction. Calculate the effective date of a notice.

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Frequently asked questions

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

1 month's rent for an unfurnished unit; 1.5 months' rent if the landlord furnishes furniture; plus up to an additional half month's rent if pets are allowed. Furnished units may carry a 1.5-month deposit (capMonths shows the integer general case of 1). Wrongful withholding: tenant recovers the amount due plus damages of 1.5 times the amount wrongfully withheld. Tenant may not apply the deposit to the last month's rent. No interest requirement. Section last amended 1997.

What is the maximum late fee for rent in Kansas?

There is no statutory maximum in Kansas. No statutory cap and no statutory grace period; no statute located. K.S.A. 58-2545(a) lets the parties include any terms not prohibited by law, so late fees must be in the rental agreement and reasonable (secondary sources TurboTenant and Landlord Studio confirm no state limit). The most common lease figure nationally is 5% of monthly rent, and courts in no-cap states generally accept fees in that range while rejecting ones that look like penalties.

How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in Kansas?

30 days’ written notice for a month-to-month tenancy. Written notice by either party stating the tenancy ends on a periodic rent-paying date at least 30 days after receipt of the notice; 7 days for week-to-week; a tenant on military orders may give 15 days (K.S.A. 58-2570(a)-(b))

How long is a pay-or-quit notice in Kansas?

3 days. The tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full amount within that time.