Kansas allows a landlord to apply the security deposit to accrued rent and damages the landlord suffers because of the tenant's noncompliance with the lease or K.S.A. § 58-2555.
Itemization matters
If the landlord keeps any part of the deposit, the deductions should be itemized in a written notice delivered to the tenant.
Vague statements like “repairs” or “cleaning” are harder to evaluate than a written list showing what was charged, how much was charged, and why.
Ordinary wear and tear
Ordinary wear and tear is different from tenant-caused damage. Kansas deduction disputes should stay tied to actual condition proof, move-in records, move-out photos, and the landlord's written itemization.
What to compare
Compare the deductions to:
- the lease
- move-in condition proof
- move-out photos and videos
- rent ledger or payment records
- repair invoices, estimates, or receipts
- messages about condition or charges
Sources used for this guide
Source reviewed: April 2026.
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