In 2011 Fort Hays State University Docking Institute Republic County Housing Study 2011 –
Download – Republic County Housing Study_draft
Landlord Links
Lead Paint Info – http://www.kshealthyhomes.org/regs.htm
Mold Info – http://www.kdheks.gov/beh/mold_alert.htm
Bed Bugs Info – http://www.kshealthyhomes.org/bed_bugs.htm
The Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KRLTA) governs interactions between landlords and tenants in Kansas.
The Kansas Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to landlords who rent lots to tenants who own their own mobile homes.
Other Relevant Statutes – There are certain technical guidelines a landlord has to follow in order to evict a tenant. They are called The Forcible Detainer Statutes. The Party Shack Statutes are laws governing landlords and tenants.
Tenant Links
The Kansas Tenant Handbook provides useful, practical information regarding communication and business relationships between tenants and landlords. Download the entire book by clicking the link above or select specific topics below.
INFORMATION FOR KANSAS TENANTS
Awareness of Renters Rights Could Save You Money – List of guidelines to help you make an informed decision before signing a rental lease.
The Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KRLTA) governs the relationship between landlords and tenants in Kansas. Laws in your state may be different.
The Kansas Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to landlords who rent lots to tenants who own their own mobile homes. Laws in your state may be different.
Lead Paint Info – http://www.kshealthyhomes.org/regs.htm
Mold Info – http://www.kdheks.gov/beh/mold_alert.htm
Bed Bugs Info – http://www.kshealthyhomes.org/bed_bugs.htm
Other Relevant Statutes – There are certain technical guidelines a landlord has to follow in order to evict a tenant. They are called The Forcible Detainer Statutes. The Party Shack Statutes are laws governing landlords and tenants.
Cold Weather Rule – see information at http://www.westarenergy.com/wcm.nsf/content/cwr
Evictions
If you encounter: 1) tenant is late paying rent, 2) tenant has been given a three-day pay or vacate notice (five-day notice if mailed) for non-payment of rent, or 3) tenant has been summoned to court for legal eviction action due to rent non-payment – the following options will provide thorough and easy to understand details of eviction for non-payment of rent.
A variety of scenarios, as well as questions and answers, are outlined so that a tenant can understand rights and responsibilities under the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KRLTA). Various court procedures as well as practical options are also discussed. After viewing the information, a tenant should be able to understand their situation and decide on a course of action.
Please click on following options:
- Tenant late paying rent
- Tenant given a three day pay or vacate notice for rent non-payment
- Tenant receives court summons for legal eviction action due to rent non-payment
- Common tenant questions when dealing with eviction for rent non-payment
- The cost of eviction
Bottom Line: Responsible landlords maintain their properties well, are courteous when interacting with renters, and typically require written lease agreements so they may avoid the risk of misunderstandings about the terms of the business relationship. As a tenant, you should expect to know how to read a rental advertisement, occupancy standard, “move in” property assessment form, and lease agreement.
If your landlord handles matters verbally and does not offer you a written occupancy standard or written lease agreement, that may be a clue that the landlord is either not aware of Kansas laws or is more likely to ignore the law.
Tenant’s rights are more often protected when those rights are detailed in a written document. A banker would not give you a loan to buy a house unless you signed a written agreement to repay the loan. That agreement would also describe your legal rights to refinance or pay the loan in full before the end of the loan period. When you rent, always ask for a written contract and then read and fully understand the contents of the contract before you sign on the dotted line. If a landlord refuses to offer you a written contract, look for another landlord.
Frequently Asked Questions – Click to download the PDF file
Other Resources
- Kansas Housing Resource Corporation – http://www.kshousingcorp.org/
- Kansas Housing Conference – http://www.kshousingconference.org/
- Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. – Tenant & Landlord Counseling – http://www.hcci-ks.org/counseling?id=27
- 2012 Tenant Based Rental Assistance Grantees : http://www.kshousingcorp.org/rental-assistance.aspx
- Riley County Housing Authority – Chase, Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Geary, Jewell, Lincoln, Marion, Mitchell, Morris, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Saline and Wabaunsee Counties will contact Security and Utility Deposits – Cristina Decker: 785-776-9294