Kansas Rent Increase Laws 2025: What Tenants Should Know

Unlimited Increases: Kansas law does not place any maximum limit on how much a landlord may raise your rent. There are no statutory caps on percentage or dollar-amount increases, regardless of whether you rent an apartment, house, or other residential unit.

Market-Driven: Increases are generally limited by what the local rental market can bear. Excessive hikes often risk vacancies, so most landlords keep increases in the 3–10% range, though higher or lower is legally permitted.

Written Notice Is Mandatory: Landlords must give written notice before increasing rent. Verbal notice is not sufficient.

Month-to-Month Leases: A standard 30-day notice is required before a rent increase may take effect. This gives tenants time to budget or find alternative housing if needed.

Fixed-Term Leases: Rent may not be raised during the fixed lease term (e.g., for a 12-month lease), unless the contract explicitly allows for increases. Otherwise, the rent can only be raised at renewal or start of a new term, with notice provided as specified in your lease—often 30 or 60 days.

Kansas Statute Update: Recent law recognizes a 60-day written notice requirement for any rent increase, which cannot take effect until the end of the current lease or renewal period. Always read your lease in case it stipulates a longer notice period.

Anti-Retaliation: Landlords may not raise rent in retaliation if you’ve reported housing code violations, exercised your legal rights, or joined a tenants’ union. If a landlord increases rent as retaliation, you may have legal defenses.

Non-Discrimination: Increases may not target tenants based on race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics.

No Citywide Rent Control: No major Kansas municipalities have implemented their own rent controls as of 2025, but always check local ordinances just in case.

Lease Provisions Overrule Defaults: If your lease specifies a notice period or conditions for increases, those terms generally take precedence—unless they provide less notice than state law.

Review Your Lease: Carefully read your lease for mention of rent increases and notice periods.

Document Notices: Keep all written communications regarding rent increases.

Negotiate or Seek Alternatives: If you believe an increase is excessive, try to negotiate or consider moving. If you suspect the increase is retaliatory or discriminatory, contact Kansas Legal Services or a housing advocate for help.