Kansas Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say

Kansas lease law FAQ

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

Kansas generally limits security deposits to 1 month's rent (unfurnished units). Conditions can apply — see the Kansas security deposit limit guide for details.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Kansas?

Generally 14–30 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Kansas deposit return deadline guide for details.

Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Kansas?

No statewide statute requires it in Kansas, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Kansas deposit interest rules guide for details.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Kansas?

Kansas requires "reasonable notice" rather than a fixed hour minimum — 24 hours is the typical interpretation. Conditions can apply — see the Kansas landlord entry notice guide for details.

Is there a limit on late fees in Kansas?

Kansas sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Kansas late fee laws guide for details.

How many days late can rent be before fees in Kansas?

There is no statutory grace period in Kansas; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Kansas rent grace period guide for details.

What lease clauses are illegal in Kansas?

Kansas law restricts 4 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights under kansas law; confession of judgment clause.

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Kansas?

Kansas requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Inventory (Joint inventory required within 5 days of move-in, signed by both parties).