Everything you need to know about landlord-tenant laws, security deposits, eviction procedures, and property management in Kansas.
Kansas offers affordable rental investments with primary markets in the Kansas City metro (Kansas side), Wichita, and Topeka. The state is landlord-friendly with a 1-month security deposit limit and efficient eviction procedures. Kansas's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs most rentals. The state has no rent control and minimal additional regulations. Low cost of living and affordable property prices make Kansas attractive for rental investors, though population growth is slower than Sun Belt states.
1 month rent (unfurnished); 1.5 months (furnished)
30 days after move-out
File eviction in District Court. Hearing within 14-21 days. Standard eviction takes 3-5 weeks.
Kansas law requires landlords to provide the following disclosures to tenants:
No statutory limit. Must be reasonable and stated in lease. Common range: $25-50 or 5% of rent.