Rent increases in Kansas

Kansas has no rent-increase statute; the rule follows the notice to end a periodic tenancy. For month-to-month, the landlord must give written notice at least 30 days in advance, taking effect on a rent-paying date (counted from when the tenant receives it). Week-to-week: 7 days' written notice. (K.S.A. 58-2570(a), (b); Kansas Legal Services Tenants Handbook)

No separate rent-increase rule: the periods below are the notice to end a periodic tenancy.

• The notice must be in writing.
• The change can only start at the end of a rental period (on a rent day).

Earliest date the new rent can start, with rent due on the 1st, worked out from the Kansas rule above:

• For a month-to-month tenant of 1 year raising rent 5% or a month-to-month tenant of 3 years raising rent 12%: Friday, January 1, 2027
• For a week-to-week tenant raising rent 5%: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

A fixed-term lease protects against rent raises for its term; if the lease does not allow a raise, the tenant does not have to pay it. (Kansas Legal Services, Kansas Tenants Handbook)

No county, city or township may enact, keep or enforce an ordinance controlling rent on private residential or commercial property, or require rent limits as a condition of permits or zoning; voluntary agreements for incentives are allowed. (K.S.A. 12-16,120)

A landlord may not retaliate by raising rent after a tenant complains to a code agency or to the landlord under K.S.A. 58-2553, or joins a tenants' union. A good-faith increase that does not conflict with the lease and covers cost increases (acts of God, utility rates, property taxes, operating costs) is allowed. No presumption period. (K.S.A. 58-2572)

• Kansas Legal Services says shifting utilities into the tenant's name counts as a rent raise and needs the same 30-day written notice.

Security deposit

One month's rent for an unfurnished unit; 1.5 months' rent if furnished. If pets are allowed, an extra pet deposit of up to half a month's rent. Return deadline: 30 days (see details).

Tenant's notice to move out

30 days, ending with a rental period

Notice for unpaid rent

3 days (pay or move out)

How a written notice is delivered (eviction-notice rules)

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).

Notice for other lease violations

14 days (fix it or move out)

Small claims court limit

$10,000 — where most deposit and rent disputes are filed.

Repairs

Time to repair: 14 days. Repair and deduct: not allowed; withholding rent: not allowed.

Deposit kept wrongly

If the landlord doesn't comply, the tenant recovers the amount due plus damages equal to 1.5 times the amount wrongfully withheld (2.5 times in total).

Lawful reasons to end a lease early

Domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; Military service (state law); Unit unlivable or landlord fails to repair

• K.S.A. 58-2570 Retrieved October 15, 2026.
• K.S.A. 58-2572 Retrieved October 15, 2026.
• K.S.A. 12-16,120 Retrieved October 15, 2026.
• Kansas Legal Services: Kansas Tenants Handbook Retrieved October 15, 2026.

Laws change. This page was checked against the sources above on October 15, 2026. It is legal information, not legal advice; for a dispute, contact your state's legal aid. See our methodology.