Last updated: April 2026
Kansas has no rent control anywhere in the state. Landlords can raise rent by any amount with proper notice. Kansas's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provides protections on deposits, habitability, and eviction.
Check your address to see what tenant protections apply to your rental.
Even without rent control, Kansas law gives renters meaningful rights in these areas:
Security deposits are capped at 1 month's rent for unfurnished units. Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days of move-out with an itemized statement. Wrongful withholding entitles you to the full deposit amount (K.S.A. § 58-2550).
Month-to-month tenants must receive at least 30 days' written notice before the landlord terminates the tenancy (K.S.A. § 58-2570).
Landlords must maintain the premises in a habitable condition. After written notice, landlords have a reasonable time to make repairs. If they don't, you may terminate the lease or make repairs and deduct the cost from rent (K.S.A. § 58-2553).
Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for reporting code violations or exercising legal rights by raising rent or initiating eviction (K.S.A. § 58-2572).
Self-help eviction is illegal. A landlord who changes your locks or removes your belongings without a court order may be liable for actual damages (K.S.A. § 58-2563).
These organizations offer free or low-cost help to Kansas renters:
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