Kansas Deposit return deadline
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Kansas?
Within 14 days after the amount of deductions is determined, and no later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant demands it.
Verified Source: K.S.A. 58-2550(b) · last checked 2026-10-15
How this works in Kansas
Kansas has a two-part deadline. Once you have worked out the deductions, you return the balance within 14 days. And in any case it must go out no later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant demands it.
Worked example for Kansas
Say the tenant moves out and demands the deposit on July 31, 2026. Your contractor's estimate comes in on August 5, 2026, fixing the deductions, so the 14-day clock runs to August 19, 2026. If the estimate had dragged on, you'd still hit the outside limit of August 30, 2026, 30 days after the move-out and demand.
Kansas timelines and limits
| After deductions are known | Return the balance within 14 days |
|---|---|
| Outside limit | 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant demands it |
Kansas FAQ
How long does a Kansas landlord have to return a deposit?
Within 14 days after the deductions are determined, and no later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant demands it, under K.S.A. 58-2550(b).
Can I wait for a repair quote?
Only within the 30-day outside limit. The 14 days start once the amount is determined.
What can I deduct before returning the balance?
Expenses, damages or other legally allowable charges under the rental agreement, other than rent, under K.S.A. 58-2550(b).
Sources for this section: K.S.A. 58-2550(b) (checked 2026-10-15)
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