Kansas Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Kansas?
If a tenant stays without consent after the lease ends, the landlord may sue for possession. For a willful, bad-faith holdover, the landlord may also recover up to 1½ months' rent or 1½ times actual damages, whichever is greater.
Verified Source: K.S.A. 58-2570(c) · last checked 2026-10-23
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