KS · Security Deposit Law

Security deposit laws in Kansas

30 days; 1.5x for bad-faith.

Return deadline

30 days

Itemization required

Yes

Bad-faith multiplier

1.5×

What to do if your Kansas landlord won't return your deposit

  • Confirm the 30-day window has passed since you provided a forwarding address.
  • Document the unit's move-out condition with photos and any walk-through notes.
  • Send a formal demand letter citing Kansas's deposit return deadline and statutory damages.
  • If the landlord ignores your demand, file in small claims court — Kansas allows up to 1.5x damages for wrongful withholding.
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