Kansas Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredKansas has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Kansas law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Kansas compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Kansas compares with other states in our database.
Frequently asked questions
- 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. Maximum 1 month rent (unfurnished), 1.5 months (furnished), plus 0.5 month for pets. Return within 14 days if no deductions, maximum 30 days. Penalty: 1.5x amount wrongfully withheld. Move-in inspection required.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Kansas?
- Kansas generally allows at most 1 month's rent (unfurnished units) as a security deposit.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Kansas?
- Generally within 14–30 days after move-out.
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