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KS SB369
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dinah Sykes
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AI Summary
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Late fees for rent capped at 5% of the periodic rent amount, cannot compound based on previous late fees, and can only be charged after a minimum 5-day grace period
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Landlords must provide written disclosure before accepting any application fee or payment, including: good faith rent estimate, fixed and use-based non-rent expenses, unit availability date, and tenant eligibility criteria (criminal history, credit, income, employment, rental history)
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Tenants released from rental agreements without penalty if landlords violate late fee restrictions
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Landlords who fail to make required disclosures must release tenants from agreements, refund all money paid (application fees, deposits, rent), and pay an additional penalty equal to the total amount paid
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Requiring certain disclosures to be made to prospective tenants and providing restrictions on fees for the late payment of rent under the residential landlord and tenant act.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 159-S
2/10/2026