Housing Problems in Kansas

Kansas caps security deposits at one month's rent for unfurnished units and one and one-half months' rent for furnished units. For units where the tenant has a pet, an additional pet deposit of up to one-half month's rent may be collected. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of lease termination with an itemized written statement. Wrongful withholding may result in the tenant recovering one and one-half times the deposit amount. Kansas recognizes the implied warranty of habitability — landlords must maintain essential services. Tenants may withhold rent or repair-and-deduct (up to $100 or one-half month's rent, whichever is greater) after proper written notice and 14 days for landlord to act. For nonpayment of rent, a 3-day notice to pay or quit is required. For other material violations, a 30-day cure-or-quit notice is typical. Kansas has no statewide rent control. Month-to-month tenancies require 30 days' notice to terminate.