Rent out your property with a Kansas (KS) Lease Agreement written according to Kansas’s landlord-tenant laws. The lease agreement creates a legally binding contract between you, the landlord, and your tenant(s). You agree to rent out all (or a part of) your property to a tenant, and they agree to the terms and conditions you lay out in the lease agreement.
1. What to Include in a Kansas Residential Lease Agreement
Landlords in all states, including Kansas, are required by Federal law to include essential details in their rental/lease agreements, specifically:
- Tenant/Landlord Details: names and current addresses of both the tenant and landlord
- Premises: the address of the premises being rented
- Pets: whether pets are allowed, and any other pet-related rules
- Health Hazards: any known health hazards or risks
- Rent Specifics: the amount of rent and security deposit due, and payment dates and methods
States differ in their leasing and rental requirements. Familiarize yourself with Kansas’s landlord-tenant laws to protect your legal and financial rights.
2. Kansas Landlord and Tenant Laws
Kansas has specific regulations for landlords and tenants entering into a lease agreement. Some major regulations are as follows:
Relevant Laws:
Kansas Statutes Chapter 58, Article 25
Security Deposit:
- If the rental property is unfurnished, a landlord can collect up to one month’s rent as a security deposit from the tenant. If it’s furnished, they can collect up to 1.5 months’ rent. (§ 58-2550)
- A landlord must return a tenant’s security deposit within thirty days of the end of the lease. (§ 58-2550)
Landlord Right of Entry:
- A landlord must provide reasonable written or verbal notice to a tenant before entering the rental property. (§ 58-2557)