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KS SB369

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dinah Sykes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Tenants released from rental agreements without penalty if landlords violate late fee restrictions

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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