How to Hold and Return a Security Deposit in Kansas

Managing a Security Deposit in Kansas

In Kansas, you may charge a security deposit of up to two months' rent.

Storing the Deposit

You must store the security deposit in a bank account insured by an agency of the federal government and the deposit must be kept separate from your personal finances.

Returning the Deposit

You must return your subtenant's security deposit within 30 days of the end of the sublease. You can use the security deposit to cover any unpaid rent at the end of the sublease or to cover the cost of any damages to the unit that exceed normal wear and tear. If you plan to keep any of the security deposit, you must provide an itemized list of the deductions detailing how much is to be withheld and why. If you fail to follow these instructions, your subtenant has the right to recover one and a half times the amount that you wrongfully withheld.