Eviction in Riley County (Manhattan), Kansas
Where eviction cases are filed in Riley County (Manhattan), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Riley County (Manhattan)
- Eviction court
- Riley County District Court (21st Judicial District) - Limited Actions — State district court, limited actions (Chapter 61) Court page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 3 days' written notice to pay or the lease terminates (three consecutive 24-hour periods from delivery or posting; add 2 days if mailed). Before filing, a 3-day notice to leave the premises is also required; it may be combined with the RLTA notice. Kansas rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,068/month HUD
- Renter households
- 14,932 (54% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Riley County (Manhattan)
Eviction cases in Riley County (Manhattan) are heard by the Riley County District Court (21st Judicial District) - Limited Actions (State district court, limited actions (Chapter 61)).
- Riley County District Court — Riley County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502; 785-537-6364 · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
The court's Limited Actions / Evictions page offers a Prejudgment Information Sheet and Answer Form that can be submitted online, instructions from the Limited Actions Department (PDF), and a link to Kansas courts eviction resources. That page lists Riley County Offices, 110 Courthouse Plaza, phone 785-565-6200.
How eviction cases work locally
| Tenant answer form | Tenants can complete the Prejudgment Information Sheet and Answer Form online through the court's Limited Actions / Evictions page. Source: Official source |
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The Kansas eviction process
Kansas state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Riley County (Manhattan):
- Serve the RLTA notice (3-day nonpayment, 14/30-day lease violation, or 30-day month-to-month) and a 3-day notice to leave the premises (may be combined)
- File an eviction petition describing the premises and grounds
- Summons sets an appearance date 3 to 14 days after issuance; tenant must appear or file a written answer by that date
- For RLTA tenancies, the court must consider mediation (continuance of up to 14 days while mediating), effective July 1, 2026
- Trial, if needed, within 14 days after the appearance date; judgment
- Writ of restitution issued at landlord's request and executed within 14 days by the sheriff or authorized process server
Full Kansas eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Riley County (Manhattan)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Manhattan, KS HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $870 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $875 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,068 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,485 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,792 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Riley County (Manhattan): $1,046/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.
Eviction help in Riley County (Manhattan)
Free legal help
- Kansas Legal Services - Manhattan Office — 409 Poyntz Ave, Suite 201, Manhattan, KS 66502; 785-537-2943. Serves Clay, Geary, Pottawatomie and Riley counties. Application line 1-800-723-6953 or apply online.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Riley County (Manhattan)
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.