Landlord kept your deposit? Entered without notice? Threatening eviction? Describe what happened in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send letters — specific to Kansas law.
Get My Kansas Action Plan — Free to StartUnder K.S.A. §58-2550, the deposit balance is due within 14 days after deductions are determined, and never later than 30 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant demands it (or it is mailed to the last known address). Entry requires only 'reasonable' notice, with no fixed number of hours in the statute. The deposit cap is one month's rent for an unfurnished unit but jumps to 1.5 months if the unit is furnished or the tenant has a pet. Lockouts and utility shutoffs are illegal, and a court order is required to evict.
30 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
No state law sets a minimum notice period — check your lease, which may require one.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
Kansas Legal Services at (316) 267-3975. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.