Kansas law (K.S.A. 58-2550) caps a residential security deposit at one month's rent for an unfurnished unit and 1.5 months' rent if furnished, plus up to half a month's rent as a pet deposit. After move-out the landlord must return the balance, with any deductions itemized in writing, within 14 days of determining charges and no later than 30 days.
Under K.S.A. 58-2550, a landlord may not demand a security deposit greater than one month's periodic rent for an unfurnished dwelling, or "1½ months' rent" where landlord-owned furniture is provided, and may add a pet deposit "not to exceed ½ of one month's rent." When the landlord keeps any portion for damages or other allowable charges, the balance must be returned "within 14 days after the determination of the amount of such expenses, damages or other charges, but in no event to exceed 30 days after termination of the tenancy." Deductions must be itemized in a written notice delivered to the tenant. The statute applies to residential rental agreements covered by the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
If the landlord wrongfully retains a deposit or fails to itemize and return it on time, the tenant may recover the amount due plus damages equal to 1.5 times the amount wrongfully withheld under K.S.A. 58-2550(c).
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