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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2768: Providing that under rental agreements governed by the residential landlord tenant act, a landlord is required to accept multiple payment amounts as long as rent is paid on time and in full and to count certain income when considering a tenant or prospective tenant's qualifications for housing.

HB 2768 requires Kansas landlords to accept multiple payment methods for rent as long as the full amount is paid on time, and to consider all types of income (including wages, government benefits, pensions, and child support) when evaluating tenant applications. Landlords who refuse multiple payments must refund the amount, and those who reject applicants for not considering all income must pay double the application fees. Violations can result in actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees for tenants. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to all residential rental agreements under Kansas' landlord-tenant law.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2666: 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.

HB 2666 modifies Kansas' residential landlord-tenant law by limiting late rent fees and requiring upfront disclosures to prospective tenants. Landlords may charge no more than 5% of rent as a late fee (with no compounding fees) and must provide tenants a 5-day grace period before charging. It also mandates landlords to disclose in writing key details to applicants, including estimated rent, fee types, availability dates, and eligibility criteria (like credit or criminal history). Violations release tenants from agreements without penalty and require landlords to refund all payments plus an equal penalty amount. This directly affects Kansas landlords and renters in rental housing transactions.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 443: Requiring cause for evictions from residential property, modifying the petition and notice requirements for eviction cases and removing the requirement to post bond before the court may grant a continuance.

SB 443 requires landlords to have a valid legal reason (such as non-payment of rent, lease violations, or property damage) to evict residential tenants, replacing the previous "no cause" standard. It mandates that eviction petitions include the rental agreement, the notice given to the tenant, and any evidence the landlord plans to use. The bill also removes the requirement for tenants to post a bond to request a court delay (continuance) in eviction cases. These changes apply to all residential eviction lawsuits in Kansas.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 455: Restoring homestead renters as eligible to participate in certain homestead property tax refund claims.

This bill restores eligibility for renters to claim property tax refunds under Kansas' homestead program. Previously excluded, renters meeting income, age, or disability criteria can now qualify for the same tax refunds previously available only to homeowners. The key change modifies the definition of "homestead" to explicitly include rented properties starting in tax year 2026, aligning with the program's existing eligibility categories for qualifying individuals. It directly affects low-income renters in Kansas who meet the income and household requirements outlined in the law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 482: Requiring landlords to return the security deposit and certain portions of rent payments that would be due when a dwelling unit is condemned due to action or inaction of the landlord.

This bill requires landlords in Kansas to return a tenant's security deposit plus all future rent payments due through the end of the lease term or two years (whichever is shorter) if a rental unit is condemned due to the landlord's actions or failures to maintain the property. It directly affects tenants in units deemed uninhabitable because of landlord negligence, such as unsafe conditions or structural failures caused by the landlord. Key provisions mandate that landlords must refund the full security deposit (per existing law) and all rent the tenant would have paid until the lease concludes or two years pass. The law amends Kansas' residential landlord-tenant statute to clarify these refund requirements specifically for condemnation cases tied to landlord responsibility.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 485: Providing that under rental agreements governed by the residential landlord tenant act, a landlord is required to count certain income when considering a tenant or prospective tenant's qualifications for housing, providing for the sealing and expungement of court records in eviction actions related to such rental agreements and requiring mediation in such eviction cases unless the court finds that mediation would not aid the parties materially.

SB 485 requires landlords to count all lawful income (including government assistance, gifts, or pensions) when screening tenants, not just wages. It automatically seals eviction court records after filing and expunges them from public records after two years if the judgment is paid, with exceptions for ongoing cases or safety concerns. The bill also mandates mediation in eviction cases unless a court determines it wouldn’t help, and violations are treated as deceptive practices under Kansas consumer law. These changes directly affect tenants applying for housing and landlords managing rental agreements under Kansas’ Residential Landlord Tenant Act.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2701: Permitting nonuniform zoning regulations within a zoning district.

HB 2701 allows Kansas cities and counties to implement different zoning regulations for specific building types or land uses within a single zoning district, rather than requiring uniform rules across the entire district. This change replaces the existing requirement that all regulations within a district must be uniform, permitting variations like allowing apartment buildings in one part of a neighborhood while maintaining single-family home rules elsewhere. The bill amends Kansas law to explicitly permit this flexibility and updates the process for public hearings and approval by planning commissions and local governing bodies. It directly affects local governments and developers by providing more tailored zoning options for housing and land use.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Land Use Zoning

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2665: Modifying how a rental agreement terminates in the case of material noncompliance by the landlord with the rental agreement.

This Kansas bill (HB 2665) changes how rental agreements end when landlords fail to meet health/safety standards in the lease. It gives tenants the right to end their lease by giving 30 days' written notice after a serious landlord violation affecting health/safety, but allows landlords 14 days to fix the issue before termination. If the same problem happens again after the 14-day window, tenants can terminate without giving the landlord another chance to fix it. The bill directly affects Kansas renters and landlords under residential lease agreements.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 489: Providing for a universal homestead exemption from ad valorem property taxation.

SB 489 creates a universal homestead exemption in Kansas, effective January 1, 2028, that exempts the first $10,000 of a property’s appraised value from all local property taxes for homeowners who occupy the property as their primary residence. It applies to all qualifying homesteads (dwelling + up to 160 acres) and requires new homeowners to submit a declaration at closing (by July 1, 2027) or file directly with the county appraiser, certifying the property is their sole primary residence. This exemption is in addition to existing benefits like the school finance levy exemption and homestead tax refunds. It directly affects Kansas homeowners by reducing their property tax burden without replacing other existing tax relief programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 444: Authorizing interior inspections of residential property without the consent of the occupant pursuant to an administrative warrant or if there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety and allowing cities to abate certain interior code violations or delegate such authority to the county.

SB 444 allows cities and counties in Kansas to conduct interior inspections of residential properties without the occupant's consent when an administrative warrant is obtained or there is clear evidence of an immediate health/safety danger. It specifically enables local governments to abate interior code violations (such as unsafe building conditions) or delegate this authority to counties, directly affecting residents in properties with such violations. The bill replaces prior requirements that always needed occupant consent for interior inspections, while maintaining due process like notice and opportunities for hearings. It does not affect commercial properties or routine inspections but focuses on health/safety emergencies and code enforcement.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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