- Rent Control / Increase Limitations. Kansas state landlords can raise rent only after the lease has ended.
- Notice Required to Raise Rent. Kansas landlords must provide 30 days’ notice from next rent due date.
- Late Rent Fees. Kansas does not regulate late fees. Any late fee information should be in the lease agreement.
When Can a Landlord Increase Rent?
A Kansas landlord may not increase rent during a fixed-term lease. A landlord can increase rent at renewal time, or a landlord may increase the rent on an “at-will” tenant by providing the appropriate advanced notice.
When is it Illegal to Raise Rent?
It is illegal for a landlord to increase rent on a tenant in retaliation for exercising his/her tenant rights (KSA 58-2572(c)).
Rent can be increased and is not considered as retaliation as long as it does not conflict with a lease agreement and is made in “good faith” to compensate the landlord for expenses that they have incurred due to: (KSA 58-25,125)
- A result of acts of God.
- Public utility service rate increase.
- Property tax increase.
- Other increases in costs of operations.
According to the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal for a Kansas landlord to raise rent based on the age, race, religion, nation or origin, familial status, or disability status of a tenant.
Is there a Rent Increase Limit?
Kansas does not regulate the amount that a landlord can increase rent.
How Much Notice is Needed for Raising Rent?
A Kansas landlord is must provide a minimum 30-Day Notice and 60-Day Notice for mobile home parks in writing to increase rent. (KSA 58-25,109(f))
For a FREE rent increase notice template, click here.
How Often Can Rent Be Increased?
Kansas does not legislate how often a landlord can increase rent.
Laws Regarding Late Fees
Kansas does not regulate late fees. Late fee information must be in the lease agreement. If a landlord wants to charge late fees after the end of a lease and they are not written in the lease, he/she must provide a 30-day Notice.
Laws Regarding Bounced Check Fees
A Kansas landlord may charge up to $30 for payment returned for insufficient funds. Kansas Bounced Check Fees
Cities in the State with Rent Control
Kansas legislation preempts rent control.
