Kansas HB2357 mandates mediation in eviction cases governed by the residential landlord and tenant act and requires automatic sealing and expungement.

Kansas HB2357 amends eviction procedures for rental agreements governed by the residential landlord and tenant act. It mandates mediation unless the court finds it would not materially aid the parties. The bill requires automatic sealing of court records in such eviction cases, with limited exceptions for unsealing. Sealed records are automatically expunged two years after the judgment is satisfied, unless there is an unsatisfied money judgment.

Kansas HB2357 mandates mediation in eviction cases governed by the residential landlord and tenant act and requires automatic sealing and expungement.

Kansas HB2357 amends eviction procedures for rental agreements governed by the residential landlord and tenant act. It mandates mediation unless the court finds it would not materially aid the parties. The bill requires automatic sealing of court records in such eviction cases, with limited exceptions for unsealing. Sealed records are automatically expunged two years after the judgment is satisfied, unless there is an unsatisfied money judgment.