Kansas Eviction Notice Overview
Kansas does not use a 7-day eviction notice. Under KSA 58-2508, landlords must give a 3-day notice for non-payment of rent. Kansas has the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KSA 58-2540 through 58-2573), but landlords can also proceed under the older forcible detainer statute (KSA 61-3801 et seq.). The 3-day notice applies to both non-payment and lease violations.
Kansas has 105 counties, and eviction cases are filed in District Court. The state's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to residential rentals, while commercial evictions follow different rules. Johnson County (Overland Park/Kansas City suburbs) and Sedgwick County (Wichita) handle the highest volume of eviction filings. Kansas courts use either the forcible detainer procedure or the RLTA procedures depending on the circumstances.
3 Days
Notice period
$55 - $79
Filing fee
KS Code
Governing law
District
Court level
Why Kansas Uses 3 Days, Not 7
Important: Kansas Uses a 3-Day Notice, Not 7
Kansas requires a 3-day notice for non-payment of rent under KSA 58-2508. For lease violations, a 14-day notice to cure may apply under the RLTA (KSA 58-2564). Using a 7-day notice is not standard in Kansas for either situation.
Kansas Notice Periods at a Glance
- 3-Day Notice — Non-Payment (KSA 58-2508): Tenant has 3 days to pay rent or vacate
- 14-Day Notice — Lease Violations (KSA 58-2564): Tenant has 14 days to cure under RLTA
- 30-Day Notice — Month-to-Month (KSA 58-2570): Either party must give 30 days notice
- 3-Day — Holdover: For tenants remaining after lease expiration
Kansas Notice Requirements
Kansas courts require that eviction notices meet specific content and format standards. An incomplete or incorrectly timed notice will result in dismissal of the eviction case.
Required Notice Content
- Property Address: Full address including unit number, city, and zip code
- Tenant Names: All tenants named on the lease or rental agreement
- Amount Owed or Violation: Exact dollar amount of rent due, or specific description of the lease violation
- Correct Notice Period: 3 days for non-payment as required by Kansas law
- Consequence Statement: That eviction proceedings will be filed if the tenant does not cure or vacate
- Landlord Information: Name and contact information of the landlord or property manager
How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Kansas
Kansas law provides specific methods for serving eviction notices. Proper service and documentation are essential for the court filing.
Personal Delivery
Hand-deliver to the tenant. Most reliable method in Kansas courts.
Certified Mail
Send via certified mail with return receipt requested.
Posting on Premises
Post conspicuously on the door and mail a copy if personal service fails.
Document Service
Prepare an affidavit of service with date, time, and method for the court filing.
Kansas Eviction Timeline
The Kansas eviction process follows a specific timeline from notice through court proceedings to enforcement.
Serve 3-day notice for non-payment per KSA 58-2508
File forcible detainer action in District Court
Hearing scheduled; tenant served with summons
Hearing held; judgment entered if landlord prevails
Writ of restitution issued; sheriff enforces removal
Uncontested Kansas evictions typically take 3-5 weeks. Contested cases take 5-10 weeks. Johnson County and Sedgwick County may have longer wait times. Kansas courts process forcible detainer cases relatively quickly.
Kansas Eviction Fees & Costs
Below are the typical costs for an eviction proceeding in Kansas District Court. Actual fees may vary by county.
| Fee / Cost | Typical Amount |
|---|---|
| District Court Filing Fee | $55 - $79 |
| Service of Process | $20 - $50 |
| Writ of Restitution | $25 - $50 |
| Attorney Fees (optional) | $500 - $1,500 |
| Appeal Filing Fee | $150 - $250 |
Sample Kansas Eviction Notice
Below is a preview of a Kansas-compliant eviction notice that meets the requirements of KSA 58-2508.
3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE
STATE OF KANSAS
Pursuant to KSA 58-2508
LANDLORD:
Name: [Full Legal Name]
Address: [Kansas Address]
TENANT(S):
Name(s): [All Tenant Names]
Rental Address: [Full Property Address]
NOTICE:
You have THREE (3) DAYS from service to pay $[Amount] in full or vacate the premises.
KANSAS COMPLIANCE NOTE
Kansas requires a 3-day notice for non-payment (KSA 58-2508), not 7 days. For curable lease violations under the RLTA, a 14-day notice applies (KSA 58-2564).