Kansas Law: Plain-English Guides

Key Kansas facts

Security deposit deadline

Balance due within 14 days after the landlord determines deductions, and in no event more than 30 days after termination of tenancy, delivery of possession and the tenant's demand. K.S.A. 58-2550(b)

Eviction notice for unpaid rent

3 days' written notice to pay or the lease terminates (three consecutive 24-hour periods from delivery or posting; add 2 days if mailed). K.S.A. 58-2564(b); K.S.A. 61-3803

Small claims limit

$10,000, exclusive of interest, costs and any damages awarded under K.S.A. 60-2610, for recovery of money or personal property. K.S.A. 61-2703(a)

Small estate affidavit

If the total probate assets of a Kansas resident do not exceed $75,000, personal property (for example bank accounts and vehicles) can be transferred to a successor without opening probate, by giving the holder an… K.S.A. 59-1507b

Cost of a protective order

No docket (filing) fee is required for PFA proceedings. No service fee is charged for a motion to extend an order under the extended-order provision. K.S.A. 60-3104(d), 60-3107(e)(2)

Minimum wage

$7.25 per hour. The Kansas minimum wage law applies only to employers and employees not covered by the federal FLSA; K.S.A. 44-1203(a), (c)

Final paycheck if fired

By the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed, through regular pay channels or by mail if the employee asks. K.S.A. 44-315

Time limit to sue on a debt

5 years for an action on any written agreement, contract or promise. K.S.A. 60-511(1)