In Kansas, the regulation of rent is primarily governed by KS Stat § 12-16,120. This state prohibits rent control. This law bans rent control throughout the state, allowing all landlords to set rent and increase it (with proper notice).
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Rent Control | None |
| Minimum Notice for Rent Increases | No Statute |
| Max. Late Fee | No Statute |
| Max. Bounced Check Fee | $30 |
When Can a Landlord Increase Rent in Kansas?
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 in Kansas?
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 to be in 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 in Kansas?
Kansas does not regulate the amount that a landlord can increase rent.
How Much Notice Is Needed for Raising Rent in Kansas?
There are no notice requirements that a Kansas landlord must provide to a tenant for a rent increase; however, a minimum 30-Day Notice is recommended. A 60-Day Notice is required for mobile home parks in writing to increase rent. (KSA 58-25,109(f))
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How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Kansas?
Kansas does not legislate how often a landlord can increase rent.
Laws Regarding Late Fees in Kansas
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 in Kansas
A Kansas landlord may charge up to $30 for payment returned for insufficient funds. (Kansas Bounced Check Fees)
Kansas Cities With Rent Control
Kansas legislation preempts rent control.
