What the statute requires of you in Kansas: return deadlines, clock triggers, itemization / notice duties, deposit caps, and penalties for non-compliance — drawn from Wherewithal’s statute research corpus. A landlord who complies correctly does not create a statutory penalty claim.
Confidence: PRIMARY
| Deadline to return / account | 14d after damages determined, max 30d after end |
|---|---|
| When the clock starts | termination + possession + demand |
| Penalty for non-compliance | 1.5× wrongfully withheld; forfeit if no list |
| Deposit cap (maximum you may collect) | 1 mo unfurn / 1.5 furn (+pet) |
| Escrow / interest requirements | no |
| Citation | Kan. Stat. §§ 58-2548, 2550 |
Source: Kan. Stat. §§ 58-2548, 2550
This state’s corpus encodes a primary numeric window of 30 days (alternate track: 14 days). Enter the move-out / possession-delivery date the statute keys on.
Same statute corpus, framed for tenants organizing a deposit-return claim.
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