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Kansas residential lease agreement.

Everything a Kansas lease must get right in 2026 — deposit limits, late fees, notice periods, and required disclosures — plus a free builder that applies each rule for you and outputs a signable PDF.

1 monthSecurity deposit cap

30 daysDeposit return deadline

ReasonableEntry notice required

30 daysTo end month-to-month

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Security deposits in Kansas

Kansas caps security deposits at 1 month of rent. 1 month unfurnished; 1.5 months furnished; +0.5 month pet deposit allowed After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 30 days. Within 14 days of determining deductions, max 30 days after termination; itemized if withheld Returning one now? Use the free Kansas deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.

Late fees and grace periods

Kansas sets no statutory dollar cap on late fees, but courts require them to be reasonable and they must appear in the written lease. No grace period is required by statute, though many leases include one. No statutory cap or grace period; must be reasonable and in lease.

Landlord entry and notices

Kansas has no fixed entry-notice statute — reasonable notice is the standard, and the lease should spell it out. Reasonable notice, entry at reasonable hours; no fixed hour count. Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (30 days written notice by either party). No statute; month-to-month increases effectively need 30-day notice. Planning an increase? The free Kansas rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.

Required disclosures in a Kansas lease

Lead-based paint (federal). EPA/HUD pamphlet and disclosure required (Required when: pre-1978 housing.)
Owner/manager identity. Written name and address of manager and owner or agent for notices (Always required.)
Joint move-in inventory. Landlord and tenant jointly inventory premises within 5 days of move-in; signed copies (Always required.)

Clauses you can’t put in a Kansas lease

Waiver of Act rights or confession of judgment
Retaliation for complaints
Self-help eviction or willful cutoff of services

Utilities and pets

Utilities: No shared-meter statute; lease should allocate utilities. Willful diminution of services prohibited. Pets: Extra pet security deposit up to half a month's rent expressly allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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

Kansas caps security deposits at 1 month of rent. 1 month unfurnished; 1.5 months furnished; +0.5 month pet deposit allowed

How long does a Kansas landlord have to return the deposit?

30 days after the tenancy ends. Within 14 days of determining deductions, max 30 days after termination; itemized if withheld

Are late fees limited in Kansas?

There's no statutory dollar cap, but fees must be reasonable and stated in the lease. No statutory cap or grace period; must be reasonable and in lease

How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in Kansas?

Kansas has no fixed statutory period — reasonable notice applies. Reasonable notice, entry at reasonable hours; no fixed hour count

Does Kansas have rent control?

No statewide rent control. Political subdivisions barred from rent control

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Key statutes: K.S.A. 58-2550 · 58-2548 · 58-2551 · 58-2557 · 58-2570. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.