The rest comes back within 30 days after you move out and ask for it.
Why, and the exact law
From K.S.A. 58-2550, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“A landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit for an unfurnished dwelling unit in an amount or value in excess of one month's periodic rent …”
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Every rule here, word for word (1)
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Kansas lawIn force
Kansas security deposit cap, return and penalty
How big can the deposit be?
Max 1 month's rent, or 1.5 months if furnished.
With pets it can be half a month more. The rest comes back within 30 days after you move out and ask for it.
Who it covers
Exemptions: Municipal housing authorities with federal subsidy and income-based rent may use a schedule based on bedroom size.
In force since
Jul 1, 1997
The law, word for word
“A landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit for an unfurnished dwelling unit in an amount or value in excess of one month's periodic rent …”
K.S.A. 58-2550 · ksrevisor.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026