SB482

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.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB482 mandates landlords to return security deposits and rent payments when a dwelling unit is condemned due to landlord action or inaction.

Kansas SB482 requires landlords to return the security deposit and certain portions of rent payments when a dwelling unit is condemned due to the landlord's action or inaction. The landlord must return the recoverable portion of the security deposit and the total rent due through the end of the rental agreement or two years, whichever is less. The bill amends K.S.A. 58-2562 and repeals the existing section, affecting landlords and tenants in Kansas.

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 4

Senate

Senate Introduced