Kansas Rent Increase Laws

Kansas Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: March 9, 2023 by Ashley Porter

Quick Facts Answer
Reason Needed No
Max / Limit None
Notice Requirement 30 Days (month-to-month tenant)

60 Days (mobile home parks)

Does Kansas Have Rent Control?

No, Kansas does not have rent control laws limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent and state law prohibits local governments from establishing their own rent control laws.

How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent By in Kansas?

In Kansas, landlords can raise the rent by any amount and for any reason as long as they give proper notice, don’t do so during the fixed term of a lease, and aren’t doing so for certain discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.

When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Kansas?

In Kansas, landlords can raise the rent for any reason as long as it is not discriminatory or retaliatory in nature and proper notice is given.

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Kansas?

In Kansas, landlords cannot raise the rent during the middle of a lease’s fixed term, for certain discriminatory reasons (like race or age) or for certain retaliatory reasons (such as in response to a tenant filing a complaint).

The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination due to:

  • Age
  • Race
  • Gender (including gender identity)
  • Sexual orientation
  • Religion
  • Nationality or origin
  • Familial status
  • Disability

Kansas law also prevents landlords from increasing rent in retaliation unless the rent increase is in good faith and due to an increase in operating costs. The law does not specify what time period between the tenant action and rent increase qualifies as retaliation.

Rent increases are considered retaliatory if they are in response to a tenant:

  • Filing a complaint with the appropriate agency regarding the health or safety of the property
  • Joining or organizing a tenants’ group or union

How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Kansas?

In Kansas, landlords cannot raise the rent during a lease term and must give 30 days’ written notice to increase the rent. However, if the rental unit is a mobile home, the landlord must give 60 days’ written notice.

How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Kansas?

Landlords in Kansas can increase the rent as often as they choose as long as they provide sufficient notice each time.

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