State Law Guide · Updated January 2026
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Kansas Security Deposit Laws
Under Kansas Statutes § 58-2550, Kansas landlords must return security deposits within 30 days of a tenant moving out. Landlords who wrongfully withhold deposits face penalties of up to Up to 1.5x the deposit wrongfully withheld.
Quick Answer
In Kansas, landlords have 30 days to return your security deposit after you move out and provide a forwarding address. The maximum deposit is 1 month's rent (unfurnished) or 1.5 months (furnished). If your landlord wrongfully withholds your deposit, you can sue in Small Claims Court (up to $4,000) and may recover Up to 1.5x the deposit wrongfully withheld under Kansas Statutes § 58-2550. Landlords must provide an itemized statement of deductions.
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What Kansas Law Requires
Return Deadline
Landlords have exactly 30 days to return your deposit after you move out. If they make deductions, they must provide an itemized statement explaining each charge with documentation.
Penalties for Violations
Landlords who wrongfully withhold deposits face Up to 1.5x the deposit wrongfully withheld. You can file in small claims court for amounts up to $4,000without needing an attorney.
Interest Requirements
No interest requirement
Your landlord was required to follow these rules exactly. If they didn't, you may be owed your full deposit back — plus penalties. A formal letter citing the applicable rule and documenting the amount is harder to ignore than a phone call. Upload their deduction letter to find out.
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Common Deductions Landlords Make
Federal guidelines from HUD and the IRS establish "useful life" standards that limit what landlords can charge. Many common deductions are partially or fully invalid under these guidelines.
Carpet Replacement
Typical: $400-1,3005-year useful life per HUD MAP Guide Appendix 5C. Charges may be reduced or invalid based on how long you lived there.
Interior Paint
Typical: $150-6003-year useful life per HUD Handbook 4350.1. Charges may be reduced or invalid based on how long you lived there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Kansas landlord have to return my deposit?
Kansas landlords have 30 days to return your deposit with an itemized statement of any deductions.
What is the security deposit limit in Kansas?
Kansas caps deposits at 1 month's rent for unfurnished units, 1.5 months for furnished. Pet deposits may add an extra half month.
What penalties exist for Kansas landlords who wrongfully withhold?
Kansas landlords may be liable for 1.5x the amount wrongfully withheld. Small Claims Court handles disputes up to $4,000.
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How much can I recover in Kansas for a wrongful deposit withholding?
Kansas allows up to 1.5x the wrongfully withheld amount plus court costs under KSA § 58-2550. Small Claims Court handles disputes up to $4,000. With typical Kansas deposits of $1,000, recoveries can reach $1,500 plus filing fees and statutory costs.
Official Resources
- Kansas Attorney General Consumer Protection(Government)
- Kansas Legal Services(Legal Aid)
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Average Kansas deposit: $1,000 · Kansas Statutes § 58-2550 · HUD Handbook 4350.1 · IRS Publication 527