Kansas Lease Agreement Review
Kansas follows a version of the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and its deposit section stacks limits by type: one month for an unfurnished unit, one and a half months when the landlord supplies furniture, and up to half a month more if pets are allowed. A Wichita or Lawrence lease asking for more than that combination is asking for more than K.S.A. 58-2550 permits.
Security deposit
1 month (unfurnished)
Entry notice
Reasonable notice
Security deposits in Kansas
Kansas limits deposits to one month’s rent for unfurnished units (more for furnished or pets) and requires reasonable notice before entry.
Kansas lease law sets the limit above. Before you sign, check the deposit against it, get the amount and the return terms in writing, and watch for a deposit that exceeds what the state allows, a common and negotiable red flag.
Landlord entry and your privacy in Kansas
Kansas generally requires Reasonable notice of advance notice before a landlord enters for non-emergency reasons. A lease clause letting the landlord enter “at any time” conflicts with that and should be brought in line.
Habitability and repairs in Kansas
Like nearly every state, Kansas recognizes an implied warranty of habitability, the landlord’s duty to keep the home livable. A clause making you accept the unit “as is” or waive that warranty is generally void, and a clause shifting all repairs (including major systems) onto you is a red flag worth negotiating.
When must a Kansas landlord return a deposit?
Under K.S.A. 58-2550, any balance after non-rent deductions must be returned within 14 days after those charges are determined, and no later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, you deliver possession and you demand the deposit. Deductions must be itemized in a written notice. If you make no demand within 30 days, the landlord must mail what you are owed to your last known address.
A landlord who does not comply can owe the amount due plus damages of one and a half times the amount wrongfully withheld, so keep a copy of your written demand and proof of your move-out date.
What can a Kansas tenant do when repairs are ignored?
K.S.A. 58-2559 lets you deliver written notice describing a material breach, or a breach of the landlord's maintenance duties that materially affects health and safety, and naming a termination date at least 30 days later. If the landlord makes a good-faith effort to remedy the breach within 14 days, the lease continues. If not, it ends on that date and the recoverable deposit must be returned. You can also seek damages and an injunction. If the same or a similar breach recurs after the landlord fixes it, you may send a new notice. The remedy is unavailable for conditions you, your guests or your pets caused.
Kansas sources checked 2026-10-09: K.S.A. 58-2550 (Kansas Revisor of Statutes) · K.S.A. 58-2559 (FindLaw). Laws change; confirm the current rule before relying on it.
What ClauseAudit checks in a Kansas lease
- Security deposit vs the Kansas limit, and the return terms
- Landlord entry notice against Kansas requirements
- Waiver of the warranty of habitability (generally void)
- Who is responsible for repairs and maintenance
- Late fees, grace periods, and any state caps
- Early-termination penalties and the duty to mitigate
Kansas lease FAQ
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Kansas?
As of October 2026, the security-deposit rule in Kansas is: 1 month (unfurnished). Kansas limits deposits to one month’s rent for unfurnished units (more for furnished or pets) and requires reasonable notice before entry. Deposit caps change, so confirm the current figure, ClauseAudit checks it against Kansas law when you run your lease.
How much notice must a landlord give before entering in Kansas?
In Kansas, a landlord generally must give Reasonable notice before entering for non-emergency reasons. Emergencies are an exception. Check that your lease’s entry clause matches or improves on that.
Can a Kansas lease make me waive my right to a habitable home?
In nearly every state, the implied warranty of habitability, the landlord’s duty to keep the unit livable, cannot be waived, and a clause trying to make you accept the home “as is” is generally void. Flag any such clause in a Kansas lease; it does not override your rights.
How much can a landlord charge as a security deposit in Kansas?
Kansas caps it: 1 month (unfurnished). Kansas limits deposits to one month’s rent for unfurnished units (more for furnished or pets) and requires reasonable notice before entry. That figure is unusual, shared with no other jurisdiction in this dataset. A lease asking for more than the statutory maximum is asking for something the law does not allow.
Do the states next to Kansas treat deposits the same way?
No, and the gap can be large: Colorado (2 months), Missouri (2 months), Nebraska (1 month (plus 1/4 month pet deposit)), Oklahoma (No statewide cap). Deposit rules are set state by state, so a landlord operating across a state line may be working from the wrong rulebook, and a lease template borrowed from a neighbouring state may carry that state's figure rather than Kansas's.
Is there anything specific to Kansas tenants should know?
Kansas limits deposits to one month’s rent for unfurnished units (more for furnished or pets) and requires reasonable notice before entry. Both the deposit ceiling and the entry-notice period come from statute here, so a lease that contradicts either is worth questioning.
Do I need to ask for my Kansas deposit back?
It helps. The 30-day outer limit in K.S.A. 58-2550 runs from the end of the tenancy, return of possession and your demand. If you do not demand it within 30 days of moving out, the landlord must mail the amount due to your last known address, so a written demand with a forwarding address avoids delay.
Can a Kansas landlord charge a larger deposit for a furnished apartment?
Yes, within a limit. K.S.A. 58-2550 allows up to one and a half months' rent when the tenant uses landlord-owned furniture, compared with one month for an unfurnished unit. If pets are allowed, an extra pet deposit of up to half a month's rent can be added on top.
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Deposit rules in neighbouring states
Deposit limits are set state by state, and 4 of the 4 states bordering Kansas use a different one. A lease template borrowed from next door may carry the wrong figure.
Nationally: 0 of 51 jurisdictions set no statutory deposit cap, and 16 set no statutory entry-notice period.
Kansas landlord-tenant figures summarized as of October 2026; deposit caps and entry rules change, and localities may add their own. This is automated educational information, not legal advice. ClauseAudit verifies the current rule against Kansas law when you run your lease, and you should confirm anything critical with a qualified Kansas attorney.