Kansas Eviction Notice
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What happens after the notice in Kansas
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Kansas’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Kansas an eviction lawsuit is a(n) Forcible detainer action. — K.S.A. 61-2802(b)(3); K.S.A. 61-3801 ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court (Code of Civil Procedure for Limited Actions, K.S.A. 61-3801 et seq.). — K.S.A. 61-2802(a),(b)(3) ↗
- How to serve the notice. Notice to leave premises: leave written copy with the tenant, or with any person over 12 residing on the premises, or if none found, post in a conspicuous place, or mail to the premises address (mailing adds 2 days). — K.S.A. 61-3803 (L. 2010, ch. 11, §18) ↗
- Filing fee. Statewide docket fee by amount claimed: $35 (≤$500), $55 ($500–$5,000), $101 (>$5,000); Supreme Court could add up to $19 surcharge (July 1, 2019–June 30, 2025) — K.S.A. 61-4001(a) (L. 2019, ch. 58, §23) ↗
- No self-help. K.S.A. 58-2563 – tenant may recover possession or terminate and recover up to 1½ months' rent or actual damages if landlord unlawfully removes/excludes tenant or interrupts electric, gas, water or other essential service — K.S.A. 58-2563 ↗
Each point links to the Kansas source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Kansas notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 3 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- 14 days
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: K.S.A. § 58-2564; § 58-2570 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Notice to Pay or Quit / Vacate
State of Kansas
Date: __________. To: __________ ("Tenant"), and all occupants of __________ (the "Premises").
You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your tenancy for the following reason: __________ . Amount due, if applicable: $______.
You are required, within ____ days as required by Kansas law, on or before__________, to cure the violation (or pay the amount due) OR to vacate and surrender the Premises. If you fail to do so, the landlord may begin eviction proceedings in court.
This notice is given under the landlord-tenant laws of the State of Kansas. Nothing here waives the landlord’s rights.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Kansas notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Kansas law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Kansas eviction rules before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Kansas?
In Kansas, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 3 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: K.S.A. § 58-2564; § 58-2570. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
Is an eviction notice the same as eviction?
No. The notice is the required first step — it gives the tenant a chance to pay, fix the problem, or move out by a deadline. If they don’t, you then file an eviction (unlawful detainer) case in court. You cannot lock out or remove a tenant yourself; only a court and law enforcement can carry out an eviction.
How do I serve the notice in Kansas?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Kansas’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Kansas.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Kansas?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court (Code of Civil Procedure for Limited Actions, K.S.A. 61-3801 et seq.) (the case is called a(n) Forcible detainer action). Source: K.S.A. 61-2802(a),(b)(3).
How must an eviction notice be served in Kansas?
Notice to leave premises: leave written copy with the tenant, or with any person over 12 residing on the premises, or if none found, post in a conspicuous place, or mail to the premises address (mailing adds 2 days). Source: K.S.A. 61-3803 (L. 2010, ch. 11, §18).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Kansas?
Statewide docket fee by amount claimed: $35 (≤$500), $55 ($500–$5,000), $101 (>$5,000); Supreme Court could add up to $19 surcharge (July 1, 2019–June 30, 2025) Source: K.S.A. 61-4001(a) (L. 2019, ch. 58, §23).
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How Kansas compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Kansas: K.S.A. § 58-2564; § 58-2570 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 3 days — below the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 15 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Colorado (10 days), Missouri (no statutory rule), Nebraska (7 days), Oklahoma (5 days). Kansas's 3 days is the shortest among its neighbors.
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Notice to cure a lease violation: 14 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 7 other states.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Colorado (10 days), Missouri (10 days), Nebraska (14 days), Oklahoma (15 days).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Colorado (21 days), Missouri (30 days), Nebraska (30 days), Oklahoma (30 days).
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