Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-25,119
Unlawful removal or exclusion of tenant; diminished services; damages; security deposit.
Operative Text
If the landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the mobile home park or willfully diminishes services to the tenant by interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential service to the tenant, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, recover an amount not to exceed 1½ months' periodic rent or the actual damages sustained by the tenant, whichever is greater. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return that portion of the security deposit recoverable by the tenant under K.S.A. 58-25,108.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-25,119, a landlord in a mobile home park is prohibited from unlawfully removing or locking out a tenant, or deliberately cutting off essential utilities such as electricity, gas, or water. When such a violation occurs, the tenant has the option to either reclaim possession of their space or end the rental agreement entirely. In either scenario, the tenant may seek compensation equal to the greater of one and a half months' periodic rent or the actual damages suffered, and if the agreement is terminated, the landlord must return any portion of the security deposit the tenant is entitled to under K.S.A. 58-25,108.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-25,119 are expected to maintain continuous access to the tenant's space and to preserve all essential utility services, including electricity, gas, and water, throughout the tenancy. Compliant operators do not use lockouts, utility shutoffs, or other service interruptions as a means of pressuring or removing a tenant. When a rental agreement is properly terminated, operators ensure that any security deposit amounts owed under K.S.A. 58-25,108 are promptly returned to avoid additional liability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-25,119 gives mobile home park tenants the right to seek either restoration of their tenancy or termination of the rental agreement if a landlord unlawfully removes them, locks them out, or deliberately cuts off essential services like gas, water, or electricity. In either case, tenants may pursue damages equal to the greater of one and a half months' rent or their actual losses, and upon termination, they are entitled to the return of applicable security deposit funds under K.S.A. 58-25,108. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated may consider documenting the disruption, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring available civil court remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 18, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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