Kansas Eviction Notice Overview
Kansas eviction law is governed by K.S.A. Chapter 58, Article 25 (the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Kansas uses a 3-day notice for non-payment of rent and a 14-day notice for material lease violations. There is no statutory 10-day notice in Kansas. Evictions are filed as forcible detainer actions in District Court.
Kansas' 14-day notice for lease violations is longer than many states, providing tenants with ample time to cure. The 3-day notice for non-payment is among the shortest. Johnson County (Kansas City suburbs), Sedgwick County (Wichita), and Wyandotte County (Kansas City, KS) handle the highest volumes of forcible detainer cases.
3 Days
Non-payment
14 Days
Lease violations
$59-$175
Filing fee
2-4 Wks
Non-payment timeline
Kansas Notice Periods: 3-Day and 14-Day
Kansas Uses 3-Day and 14-Day Notices, Not 10-Day
K.S.A. §58-2564 establishes 3-day (non-payment) and 14-day (violations) notice periods. A 10-day notice is not part of Kansas statutory law. Use the correct period for your situation to ensure compliance.
| Situation | Notice Period | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 3 days to pay or quit | K.S.A. §58-2564(b) |
| Material lease violation (first) | 14 days to cure | K.S.A. §58-2564(a) |
| Repeat violation (within 6 months) | 14 days unconditional quit | K.S.A. §58-2564(a) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | K.S.A. §58-2570 |
K.S.A. Chapter 58 Requirements
Kansas' Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets specific content and delivery requirements.
- Written Notice: Must be in writing under K.S.A. §58-2564
- Specific Breach: For violations, describe the noncompliance and the lease provision breached
- Amount Owed: For non-payment, state the exact amount of rent due
- Cure Period: 3 days for non-payment, 14 days for violations
- Service: Personal delivery, leaving at dwelling, or mailing per K.S.A. §58-2568
- Repeat Warning: For violations, note that a repeat within 6 months results in unconditional termination
How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Kansas
K.S.A. §58-2568 governs notice delivery.
Personal Delivery
Hand-deliver to the tenant with a witness. Start counting the notice period the next day
Leave at Dwelling or Mail
Leave with a person of suitable age at the dwelling, or mail via first-class or certified mail
Wait the Notice Period
3 days for non-payment or 14 days for violations. Do not file the forcible detainer before the period expires
File Forcible Detainer
File in District Court for the county where the property is located. Attach the notice and proof of service
Court Hearing and Enforcement
Hearing within 3-14 days. If landlord wins, writ of restitution issued. Sheriff enforces within 5-10 days
Kansas District Court Process
Kansas forcible detainer actions proceed through District Court on an expedited basis. After filing, the court schedules a hearing quickly, typically within 3 to 14 days. Johnson County and Sedgwick County courts have dedicated dockets for these cases.
If the landlord prevails, a writ of restitution is issued. The sheriff serves and enforces it within 5 to 10 days. Total uncontested non-payment cases: 2 to 4 weeks. Violation cases with 14-day notice: 4 to 6 weeks. Contested: add 2 to 4 weeks.
Kansas Filing Fees & Costs
| Fee / Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Forcible Detainer Filing Fee | $59 - $175 |
| Service of Process (Sheriff) | $25 - $50 |
| Writ of Restitution | $20 - $40 |
| Attorney Fees (if hired) | $500 - $1,800 |
Sample Kansas Eviction Notice
Below is a preview. Use the correct period: 3 days for non-payment, 14 days for lease violations.
NOTICE TO PAY OR QUIT
STATE OF KANSAS
K.S.A. §58-2564(b)
TO TENANT(S):
Name: [Full Legal Name]
Property: [Kansas Property Address]
DEMAND:
You owe $[amount] in rent. Pay in full or vacate within THREE (3) DAYS.
NOTICE
Failure to comply will result in a forcible detainer action being filed in the Kansas District Court for [County] County.