Last reviewed September 2026
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Kansas Roommate Agreement
This Roommate Agreement is built with Kansas as the governing state. These are the Kansas landlord-tenant rules that most often bear on it, with the statute for each.
Kansas rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 1 month’s rent unfurnished · 1½ months furnished · plus up to ½ month if pets are allowedK.S.A. §58-2550(a) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return | 14 days after deductions are determined, never more than 30 days after the tenancy endsK.S.A. §58-2550(b) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days’ written notice, ending on a rent-paying dateK.S.A. §58-2570(b) |
Security deposits in Kansas
Kansas is one of the few states whose deposit cap turns on what is in the unit rather than a flat figure. The limit is one month’s rent for an unfurnished unit and 1½ months’ rent where the tenant uses the landlord’s furniture. If the lease lets the tenant keep pets, the landlord may take an additional pet deposit of up to half a month’s rent (§58-2550(a)).
- Move-in inventory — Within 5 days of move-in, the landlord (or a representative) and the tenant must jointly inventory the premises and sign a written record of its condition and any furnishings or appliances; the tenant gets a copy (§58-2548).
- Return deadline — The landlord may apply the deposit to unpaid rent and damages, itemized in a written notice, and must return the balance within 14 days after determining those charges — and never later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered, and the tenant demands it (§58-2550(b)).
- No demand — If the tenant doesn’t ask for the deposit within 30 days of the tenancy ending, the landlord must mail what’s due to the tenant’s last known address (§58-2550(b)).
- Penalty — A landlord who doesn’t comply owes the amount due plus damages equal to 1½ times the amount wrongfully withheld (§58-2550(c)).
- Last month’s rent — Unless the lease allows it, a tenant can’t use the deposit as the last month’s rent; doing so forfeits the deposit and the landlord can still collect the rent (§58-2550(d)).
Kansas Roommate Agreement FAQs
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Kansas?
One month’s rent for an unfurnished unit, or 1½ months’ rent for a furnished one. If pets are allowed, the landlord may add a pet deposit of up to half a month’s rent (K.S.A. §58-2550(a)).
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Kansas?
Within 14 days after the landlord determines any deductions, and in no event more than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is returned, and the tenant asks for it — with an itemized written notice of what was kept. Wrongful withholding costs the landlord 1½ times the amount withheld on top of the deposit (§58-2550(b)–(c)).
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in Kansas?
Written notice that the tenancy will end on a rent-paying date at least 30 days after the notice is received. A tenant leaving under military orders needs to give no more than 15 days’ notice (§58-2570(b)).
More Kansas landlord documents
- Kansas Residential Lease Agreement
- Kansas Eviction Notice
- Kansas Security Deposit Return Letter
- Kansas Rent Increase Notice
- Kansas Notice to Vacate
- Kansas Application Approval Letter
- Kansas Application Denial Letter
- Kansas Background & Credit Check Authorization
- Kansas Rental Application
- Kansas Co-Signer Guarantor Agreement
- Kansas Bed Bug Addendum
- Kansas Mold & Mildew Addendum
- Kansas No-Smoking Addendum
- Kansas Parking & Storage Addendum
- Kansas HOA & Community Rules Addendum
- Kansas Crime-Free Housing Addendum
- Kansas Utilities & Services Addendum
- Kansas Early Termination Addendum
- Kansas Lease Extension Addendum
- Kansas Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
- Kansas Military Clause (SCRA)
- Kansas Pet Addendum
- Kansas Cash for Keys Agreement
- Kansas Mutual Lease Termination Agreement
- Kansas Lease Renewal Agreement
- Kansas Notice of Non-Renewal
- Kansas Late Rent Notice
- Kansas Lease Violation Notice
- Kansas Notice of Entry
- Kansas Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
- Kansas Rent Receipt
- Kansas Rent Verification Letter
- Kansas Tenant Welcome Letter
- Kansas Property Management Agreement
- Kansas Commercial Lease
- Kansas Rent-to-Own Agreement
- Kansas Short-Term Rental Agreement
- Kansas Room Rental Agreement
- Kansas Spanish Lease Agreement
- Kansas Sublease Agreement
- Kansas Lease Amendment
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