Kansas 3-Day Eviction Notice Overview
Kansas Is a 3-Day Notice State
Kansas uses a 3-day notice under K.S.A. 58-2564(b).
Kansas adopted the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 through 58-2573), which governs residential evictions. The 3-day notice for non-payment under K.S.A. 58-2564(b) is among the shortest notice periods in the country. Kansas District Courts handle all eviction cases. For lease violations, Kansas requires a 14-day notice with a right to cure under K.S.A. 58-2564(a).
3 Days
Notice period
$55-$75
Filing fee
K.S.A.
Governing law
2-4 Wks
Court process
Kansas's Actual Notice Period
Kansas requires a 3 days notice under K.S.A. 58-2564(b). Using the wrong notice period is one of the most common grounds for dismissal in District Court.
3 Days Notice (K.S.A. 58-2564(b))
The landlord must deliver a written notice giving the tenant the required time to pay rent or vacate. The notice must state the exact amount of past-due rent. If the tenant pays in full within the notice period, the notice is void and the tenancy continues.
Kansas Legal Requirements
- Written Notice: Must be in writing under Kansas law
- Rent Amount: State the exact dollar amount of past-due rent owed
- Notice Period: Allow 3 days for the tenant to pay or vacate
- Property Address: Include the complete rental property address
- Tenant Names: Include all tenants named on the lease agreement
- Proper Service: Use an approved service method under Kansas law
How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Kansas
Personal Delivery
Hand the notice directly to the tenant. Use a witness or process server to document delivery
Posting and Mailing
If personal delivery fails, post the notice on the door and mail a copy by certified or first-class mail
Wait the Full Notice Period
Allow the full 3 days to pass. The day of service does not count as day one
File in District Court
After the notice period expires without payment, file the eviction complaint with proof of service
Kansas Eviction Timeline
After the notice period expires, the landlord files in District Court. The court issues a summons and schedules a hearing, typically within 7 to 21 days. If the landlord prevails, the court enters a judgment for possession, and the sheriff or constable executes the writ.
Total timeline from initial notice to physical removal is typically 2-4 wks for uncontested cases. Contested cases with defenses, counterclaims, or appeals can add several weeks to the process.
Kansas Court Fees & Costs
| Fee / Cost | Typical Amount |
|---|---|
| Court Filing Fee | $55-$75 |
| Service of Process | $25 - $75 |
| Writ of Possession | $30 - $75 |
| Attorney Fees (if hired) | $500 - $2,500 |
Sample Kansas Eviction Notice
Below is a preview of a Kansas-compliant notice under K.S.A. 58-2564(b).
3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
STATE OF KANSAS
Pursuant to K.S.A. 58-2564(b)
TO TENANT(S):
Name: [Tenant Full Name]
PREMISES:
Address: [Address, City, KS ZIP]
RENT DUE:
$[Amount] for [Period]
KANSAS COMPLIANCE
This notice complies with K.S.A. 58-2564(b). Kansas is a 3-day notice state.