Eviction notices in Kansas

If rent is unpaid when due, the landlord may end the lease if the tenant does not pay within 3 days after a written notice of nonpayment that states the landlord will terminate the lease if the rent is not paid (K.S.A. 58-2564(b)). Separately, before filing any eviction the landlord must deliver a notice to leave at least 3 days before suit. It may be combined with the rent notice (K.S.A. 61-3803).

Can the tenant pay to stop it? The tenant can stop the termination by paying the rent within the 3-day period (plus 2 days if the notice was mailed).

Type:

Pay or move out

Notice period:

3 days

Law:

K.S.A. 58-2564(b); 61-3803

For a material lease violation, or a breach of tenant duties that materially affects health and safety, the written notice must describe the breach and say the lease ends on a date at least 30 days after receipt unless the breach is fixed within 14 days (K.S.A. 58-2564(a)).

Chance to fix it: The tenant has 14 days to fix the breach; starting a good-faith remedy before the termination date keeps the lease.

Type:

Fix it or move out

Notice period:

14 days

Law:

K.S.A. 58-2564(a)

If the same or a similar breach recurs after the 14-day period, the landlord may give a written notice ending the lease at least 30 days after receipt, with no chance to cure (K.S.A. 58-2564(a)).

When it applies: The same or a similar breach happens again after the 14-day cure period.

Notice period:

30 days

Law:

K.S.A. 58-2564(a)

The 3-day rent notice is counted as three consecutive 24-hour periods starting when it is delivered or posted; if mailed, 2 more days from mailing are allowed (K.S.A. 58-2564(b)). The 3-day notice to leave also runs as three consecutive 24-hour periods from delivery, posting or mailing, plus 2 days if mailed, and Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and days the clerk's office is closed are counted (K.S.A. 61-3803). The statute does not give a counting rule for the 14- and 30-day breach notices beyond "after receipt."

Rent notice: serve it on the tenant or on a person over 12 living on the premises, post it in a conspicuous place on the premises, or mail it (mailing adds 2 days) (K.S.A. 58-2564(b)). Notice to leave: leave a written copy with the tenant or a person over 12 living on the premises; only if no such person is found there, post it in a conspicuous place; or mail it to the premises address (mailing adds 2 days) (K.S.A. 61-3803).

The landlord files an eviction under K.S.A. 61-3801 et seq. The summons requires the tenant to appear 3 to 14 days after it is issued (61-3805); if a trial is needed it must be held within 14 days after the appearance date (61-3807). After judgment the court issues a writ of restitution, which must be executed within 14 days (61-3808). If the landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant or cuts essential services, the tenant may recover possession or end the lease and recover up to 1.5 months' rent or actual damages, whichever is greater (58-2563). A landlord may not recover or take possession of the unit by action or otherwise, including by interrupting electric, gas, water or other essential service, except for abandonment, surrender or as the Act permits (K.S.A. 58-2569).

• Kansas notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (no-cause notice by tenant or landlord)
• Kansas security deposit law: deadlines after move-out
• Federal 30-day notice for covered properties (CARES Act)

• K.S.A. 58-2564 Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• K.S.A. 58-2563 Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• K.S.A. 61-3803 Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• K.S.A. 61-3805 Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• K.S.A. 61-3807 Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• K.S.A. 61-3808 Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• K.S.A. 58-2569 Retrieved October 13, 2026.

Laws change. This page was checked against the sources above on October 13, 2026. It is legal information, not legal advice; if you have an eviction case, contact your state's legal aid. See our methodology.