Kansas Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	1 month’s rent (unfurnished) or 1.5 months’ rent (furnished)
Deposit Return Deadline	30 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	3 days written notice (10 days if first default in lease term)
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	Reasonable notice (no specific statute; 24 hours recommended)
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

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