Kansas Late fees
Can a landlord charge a late fee in Kansas, and how much?
Kansas's landlord-tenant law (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap; the lease terms control.
Verified Source: K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) · last checked 2026-10-15
How this works in Kansas
Kansas's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573) sets no late-fee cap. The lease terms control.
Worked example for Kansas
Say your lease charges $25 when rent arrives after the 3rd. The act doesn't set a cap, so that clause is what governs the fee.
Kansas timelines and limits
| State late-fee cap | None in K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 |
|---|---|
| What governs | The lease |
Kansas FAQ
Does Kansas cap late fees?
The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets no late-fee cap. The lease terms control.
Where should I put my late fee?
In the lease, since the act sets none.
Which Kansas law was searched?
K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573, the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, by full-text search on 2026-10-15.
Sources for this section: K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) (checked 2026-10-15)
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