Security Deposit Laws in Kansas
Kansas caps security deposits at one month's rent for unfurnished units (one and one-half months furnished, plus a half month for pets), requires return within 30 days after move-out, and requires reasonable notice before entry.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Kansas at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- 1 month's rent
- 1 month's rent unfurnished; 1.5 months furnished; plus up to 0.5 month for pets
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days
- Within 14 days after deductions are determined, but no later than 30 days after termination, delivery of possession and tenant demand
- Interest on deposits
- Not required by state law
- Some cities have their own interest rules
- Notice before landlord entry
- See the rule
- Reasonable notice
The rules in Kansas
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Kansas?
Kansas limits security deposits to 1 month's rent unfurnished; 1.5 months furnished; plus up to 0.5 month for pets.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Kansas?
Kansas rule: Within 14 days after deductions are determined, but no later than 30 days after termination, delivery of possession and tenant demand.
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Kansas?
No. Kansas state law does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Some cities have their own rules.
How much notice must a landlord give before entering a rental in Kansas?
Kansas rule: Reasonable notice.
Where do the Kansas rules for residential leases come from?
They come from K.S.A. 58-2550 and K.S.A. 58-2557. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Kansas compares
Kansas is one of 30 jurisdictions that cap deposits by law. Its 30-day return deadline is the same as the most common deadline of 30 days; 15 jurisdictions require a faster return.
What this means in practice
Landlords: state the deposit amount, where it is held and how it will be returned in the lease, and send the refund with any deductions in writing within the deadline.
Tenants: record the unit's condition with photos and a move-in checklist, keep your receipts, and give the landlord a forwarding address in writing when you move out.
Both sides: normal wear and tear is generally not deductible. Disputes over deductions usually go to small claims court.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.