Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1107
Rights of persons with disabilities; use of hearing assistance dog by person who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Operative Text
Every person who is deaf or hard of hearing has the right to be accompanied by a hearing assistance dog, specially selected, trained and tested for the purpose of hearing assistance, in or upon any of the places listed in K.S.A. 39-1101, and amendments thereto, in the acquisition and use of rental, residential housing and in the purchase and use of residential housing without being required to pay an extra charge for the hearing assistance dog. The person who is deaf or hard of hearing shall be liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by such dog.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 39-1101 and 39-1107, a person who is deaf or hard of hearing has the right to be accompanied by a qualified hearing assistance dog in rental and residential housing settings without being charged any additional fee or deposit solely because of the dog. The rule applies to the full range of places enumerated in § 39-1101, covering both the process of acquiring housing and its ongoing use. At the same time, the provision makes clear that the individual with the disability remains financially responsible for any damage the dog causes to the property or its facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 39-1101 and 39-1107, operators of rental residential housing generally do not impose extra charges, pet fees, or pet deposits on a tenant or applicant solely because they use a qualifying hearing assistance dog. Compliant operators typically document any pre-existing property conditions so that legitimate damage claims can be distinguished from normal wear and tear, since the statute does preserve the right to seek compensation for actual damage caused by the dog. Reviewing lease language to ensure it does not conflict with the no-extra-charge requirement of § 39-1107 is a common practice among property managers seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 39-1101 and 39-1107 establish that a person who is deaf or hard of hearing may not be required to pay an extra charge in order to keep a qualifying hearing assistance dog in rental housing. If a landlord attempts to impose such a fee or denies housing on that basis, tenants may have grounds to raise the statutory protection as a defense or to file a complaint with a relevant state or local civil rights agency. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Kansas disability housing law can help individuals understand the options available under § 39-1107.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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